261st Street over Wolf Creek
GoodMcCook County, South Dakota · 1.6E of Emery · Structure no. 000000044006170
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
261st Street over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 261st Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 261st Street over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 261st Street over Wolf 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 2024.
How much traffic does 261st Street over Wolf Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 261st Street over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 261st Street over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.