US Bridges

241st Street over Pipestone Creek

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 7.3E & 1S of Trent · Structure no. 000000051193210

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241st Street over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 241st Street over Pipestone Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries241st Street
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location7.3E & 1S of Trent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89107, -96.4995
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 241st Street over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241st Street over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 241st Street over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 241st Street over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 241st Street over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.