237th Street over Brookfield Creek
FairMoody County, South Dakota · 3N & 2.8E of Trent · Structure no. 000000051148170
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
237th Street over Brookfield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 237th Street over Brookfield Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 237th Street over Brookfield Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 237th Street over Brookfield 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 237th Street over Brookfield Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 237th Street over Brookfield Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 237th Street over Brookfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.