US Bridges

238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek

Good

Lyman County, South Dakota · 3N & 1.5W of Presho · Structure no. 000000043135170

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries238th Street
CrossesStoney Butte Creek
Location3N & 1.5W of Presho
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.94867, -100.09556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 238th Street over Stoney Butte 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 238th Street over Stoney Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.