White Gates over Little Elk Creek
FairMeade County, South Dakota · T 3 N R 5 E Sec 11 · Structure no. 020308000010026
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
White Gates over Little Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying White Gates over Little Elk Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Gates over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is White Gates over Little Elk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does White Gates over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is White Gates over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns White Gates over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.