US Bridges

472nd Avenue over Beaver Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.5N of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042080107

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

472nd Avenue over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 472nd Avenue over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries472nd Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5N of Worthing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35162, -96.7671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472nd Avenue over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 472nd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 472nd Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.