US Bridges

127th Street over Creek

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 2.3W of Peever · Structure no. 000000055108270

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 127th Street over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 96 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries127th Street
CrossesCreek
Location2.3W of Peever
RouteCounty Highway 6126
Coordinates45.54391, -97.00435
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 127th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is 127th Street 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 127th Street over Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 127th Street over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.