181st Street over Medicine Creek
GoodSpink County, South Dakota · 2N 9.3W Tulare · Structure no. 000000058007330
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
181st Street over Medicine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 181st Street over Medicine Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 181st Street over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 181st Street over Medicine 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 181st Street over Medicine Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 181st Street over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns 181st Street over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.