US Bridges

431st Avenue over Wolf Creek

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 1.3N of Spencer · Structure no. 000000044010067

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

431st Avenue over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries431st Avenue
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.3N of Spencer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.75003, -97.5892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 431st Avenue 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 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 431st Avenue over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.