US Bridges

174th Street over Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 0.7S & 6.4W Redfield · Structure no. 000000058031260

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

174th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 174th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries174th Street
CrossesCreek
Location0.7S & 6.4W Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86538, -98.64303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 174th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 174th Street over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 174th Street over Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 174th Street over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 174th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.