US Bridges

480th Avenue over Spring Creek

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 3.3N of Flandreau · Structure no. 000000051140067

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

480th Avenue over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 480th Avenue over Spring Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries480th Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.3N of Flandreau
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.09994, -96.60792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 480th Avenue over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 480th Avenue over Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 480th Avenue over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 480th Avenue over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 480th Avenue over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.