165th Street over Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 1S 2.1 W Athol · Structure no. 000000058039170
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
165th Street over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 165th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 165th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 165th 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 165th Street over Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 165th Street over Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 165th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.