Deer Valley Road over Creek
FairLyman County, South Dakota · 4.8W & 7.8S of Reliance · Structure no. 000000043332298
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Valley Road over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Valley Road over Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Valley Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Valley Road 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 Deer Valley Road over Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Deer Valley Road over Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Valley Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.