US Bridges

236th Street over Pipestone Creek

Fair

Moody County, South Dakota · 9.5E & 4.3N of Trent · Structure no. 000000051215157

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

236th Street over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 236th Street over Pipestone Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries236th Street
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location9.5E & 4.3N of Trent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.96719, -96.45913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 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 236th Street over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 236th Street over Pipestone 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 236th Street over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 236th Street over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 236th Street over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.