459th Avenue over Creek
FairRoberts County, South Dakota · 10.2S of JCT With Sd 10 · Structure no. 000000055100289
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
459th Avenue over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 459th Avenue over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 459th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is 459th 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 459th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 459th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 459th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.