US Bridges

Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 7.5 S JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000047460085

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStoneville Rd.
CrossesHorse Creek
Location7.5 S JCT US 212
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.91393, -102.65457
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic233 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoneville Rd. over Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek?

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

Who owns Stoneville Rd. over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.