US Bridges

164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek

PoorPosted for load

Spink County, South Dakota · 4.6 W Athol · Structure no. 000000058014160

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries164th Street
CrossesS Fork Snake Creek
Location4.6 W Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.01305, -98.68914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 164th Street over S Fork Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 164th Street over S Fork Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.