Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck
PoorPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 24E & 13.5S Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047270575
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Antelope Creek Rd. over Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.