US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek

Good

Roberts County, South Dakota · 18.2 KM SW of Sisseton · Structure no. 0000A09347B0105

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 121
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location18.2 KM SW of Sisseton
RouteFederal Lands Road 121
Coordinates45.49692, -97.04061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 121 over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.