US Bridges

472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.2S & 3W of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000042080052

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries472nd Avenue
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.2S & 3W of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4285, -96.7673
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 472nd Avenue over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.