187th Street over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 7.7W 4.0S Tulare · Structure no. 000000058023390
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
187th Street over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 187th Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 113 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 17 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 187th Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is 187th Street over Turtle 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 187th Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 187th Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 187th Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.