238th Street over Pipestone Creek
GoodMoody County, South Dakota · 2N & 8.8E of Trent · Structure no. 000000051208180
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
238th Street over Pipestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 238th Street over Pipestone Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 238th Street over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is 238th 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 238th Street over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 238th Street over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 238th Street over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.