481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek
GoodMoody County, South Dakota · 13.2S of Flandreau · Structure no. 000000051150232
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is 481st Avenue over West Pipestone 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 481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 481st Avenue over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.