US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 9.5E 4.2N Hayward · Structure no. 000000052457406

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Ck
Location9.5E 4.2N Hayward
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93295, -103.14376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2022)
Projected traffic389 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 1960, making it 65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.