174th Street over Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1S & 7.1W Redfield · Structure no. 000000058019260
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
174th Street over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 174th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 4 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 174th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is 174th Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 174th Street over Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 174th Street over Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 174th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.