248th Street over Wolf Creek
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 4N & 0.4E of Spencer · Structure no. 000000044014040
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
248th Street over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying 248th Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 248th Street over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 248th 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 248th Street over Wolf Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 248th Street over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns 248th Street over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.