455th Avenue over Creek
FairRoberts County, South Dakota · 6.1S of Claire City · Structure no. 000000055060116
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
455th Avenue over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 455th Avenue over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 88 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 5 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 455th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is 455th Avenue over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 455th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 455th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 455th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.