468th Avenue over Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoberts County, South Dakota · 1.8S & 0.3E of Wilmot · Structure no. 000000055190383
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
468th Avenue over Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 468th Avenue over Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 468th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is 468th Avenue over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 468th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 468th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 468th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.