US Bridges

294th Street over West Brule Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3.1E & 2N of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042111260

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

294th Street over West Brule Creek is a steel culvert carrying 294th Street over West Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries294th Street
CrossesWest Brule Creek
Location3.1E & 2N of Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1272, -96.7052
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 294th Street over West Brule Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 294th Street over West Brule 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 294th Street over West Brule Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 294th Street over West Brule Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 294th Street over West Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.