479th Avenue over Spring Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 2.3N & 3E of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000042150027
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
479th Avenue over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 479th Avenue over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 479th Avenue over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 479th Avenue over Spring 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 479th Avenue over Spring Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 479th Avenue over Spring Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns 479th Avenue over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.