US Bridges

451st Avenue over Creek

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 5.5S & 4W of Claire City · Structure no. 000000055020111

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

451st Avenue over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 451st Avenue over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries451st Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location5.5S & 4W of Claire City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.77426, -97.18637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 451st Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 451st Avenue over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 451st Avenue over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 451st Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 451st Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.