Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek
FairPennington County, South Dakota · T 1 N R 3 E Sec 12 · Structure no. 020306000010058
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Bittersweet Creek over Castle 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bittersweet Creek over Castle Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.