US Bridges

446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek

Good

Marshall County, South Dakota · 1.8N of Veblen · Structure no. 000000046330032

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek in Marshall 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries446th Avenue
CrossesShort Foot Creek
Location1.8N of Veblen
RouteCounty Highway 6437
Coordinates45.89004, -97.29102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2022)
Projected traffic444 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 446th Avenue over Short Foot 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 2023.

How much traffic does 446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 446th Avenue over Short Foot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.