179th Street over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 4.0N 4.9W Tulare · Structure no. 000000058051310
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
179th Street over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 179th Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 2 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 179th Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is 179th 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 179th Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 179th Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 179th Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.