Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch
PoorPennington County, South Dakota · 0.4 S ST Patrick ST - Rc · Structure no. 000000052433314
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Creek Drive over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.