472nd Avenue over Snake Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 4.0S of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042080154
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
472nd Avenue over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 472nd Avenue over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.