US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3S 0.5E Reptile Gd · Structure no. 000000052399370

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Ck
Location0.3S 0.5E Reptile Gd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.98474, -103.26165
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2022)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck 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 Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.