US Bridges

119th Street over Jim Creek

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 9.9E Sisseton · Structure no. 000000055189190

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Street over Jim Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 119th Street over Jim Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries119th Street
CrossesJim Creek
Location9.9E Sisseton
RouteCounty Highway 6271
Coordinates45.65957, -96.83404
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2022)
Projected traffic294 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 119th Street over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th Street over Jim 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 119th Street over Jim Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 119th Street over Jim Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 119th Street over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.