Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 3E & 15.6S Maurine · Structure no. 000000047520166
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur 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 Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Triple Creek Rd. over Sulphur Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.