US Bridges

Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 24E & 13.8S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047270568

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAntelope Creek RD
CrossesAntelope Ck
Location24E & 13.8S Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.21428, -103.03042
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.