481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 2.3S of Canton · Structure no. 000000042170163
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 481st Avenue over Little Beaver Creak?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.