US Bridges

266th Street over Long Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 8S & 0.1E Humboldt · Structure no. 000000050031220

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th Street over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 266th Street over Long Creek in Minnehaha 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries266th Street
CrossesLong Creek
Location8S & 0.1E Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52874, -97.06614
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 266th Street over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is 266th Street over Long 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 266th Street over Long Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 266th Street over Long Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 266th Street over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.