188th Street over Turtle Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 5S 7.9W Tulare · Structure no. 000000058021400
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
188th Street over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 188th Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 188th Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 188th Street over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 188th Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 188th Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 188th Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.