US Bridges

Fdr 224 over Little Creek

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · T 3 N R 5 E Sec 11 · Structure no. 020308000010025

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 224 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 224 over Little Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 224
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationT 3 N R 5 E Sec 11
RouteFederal Lands Road 224.1
Coordinates44.22953, -103.47845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1991)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 224 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 224 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 224 over Little Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 224 over Little Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 224 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.