377th Avenue over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 7W 1.6S Tulare · Structure no. 000000058030366
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
377th Avenue over Turtle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 377th Avenue over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 377th Avenue over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 377th Avenue 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 377th Avenue over Turtle Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 377th Avenue over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 377th Avenue over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.