US Bridges

267th Street over Wolf Creek

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.6W of Bridgewater · Structure no. 000000044034230

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

267th Street over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 267th Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries267th Street
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2S & 1.6W of Bridgewater
Coordinates43.51428, -97.53963
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 267th Street over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 267th 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 267th Street over Wolf Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 267th Street over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 267th Street over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.