US Bridges

478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4E & 1.3S Baltic · Structure no. 000000050240073

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries478th Ave HWY 121
CrossesSlip-Up Creek
Location4E & 1.3S Baltic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.74195, -96.65115
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2023)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$483,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 478th Ave HWY 121 over Slip-Up Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.