US Bridges

Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek

FairPosted for load

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · North of 5th Street · Structure no. 000000050315085

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesDevils Gulch Creek
LocationNorth of 5th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.72227, -96.50067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Devils Gulch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Park Road over Devils Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.