US Bridges

Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.4N of JCT With Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000042225281

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpur Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Pattee Creek
Location1.4N of JCT With Sd 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09786, -96.48003
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2022)
Projected traffic671 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee 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 Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spur Avenue over Trib. to Pattee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.