US Bridges

377th Avenue over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Spink County, South Dakota · 1 S 6 W Redfield · Structure no. 000000058030259

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

377th Avenue over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 377th Avenue over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries377th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location1 S 6 W Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86581, -98.64577
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.7 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic76 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 377th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is 377th Avenue 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 377th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 377th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 377th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.