291st Avenue over Creek
FairPosted for loadLyman County, South Dakota · 13W & 19.8N of Presho · Structure no. 000000043020002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
291st Avenue over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 291st Avenue over Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 291st Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 291st Avenue over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 291st Avenue over Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 291st Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 291st Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.