US Bridges

484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3W & 2.3S Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050300203

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries484th Ave HWY 109
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location3W & 2.3S Valley Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55189, -96.5321
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2023)
Projected traffic1,756 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$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 484th Ave HWY 109 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.