US Bridges

469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 9.7S & 3E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042050207

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries469th Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Saddle Creek
Location9.7S & 3E of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20432, -96.82581
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 469th Avenue over Trib. to Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.