268th Street over Bull Creek
FairLyman County, South Dakota · 8.2W & 2S of Iona · Structure no. 000000043388470
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
268th Street over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 268th Street over Bull Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 268th Street over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 268th Street over Bull 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 268th Street over Bull Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 268th Street over Bull Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 268th Street over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.