US Bridges

245th Street over Wolf Creek

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 7N & 0.3W of Spencer · Structure no. 000000044007010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th Street over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 245th Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries245th Street
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7N & 0.3W of Spencer
Coordinates43.83325, -97.5951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 245th Street over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th Street over Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 245th Street over Wolf Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 245th Street over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 245th Street over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.