US Bridges

382nd Avenue over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Spink County, South Dakota · 0.5N Athol · Structure no. 000000058060158

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

382nd Avenue over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 382nd Avenue over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries382nd Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location0.5N Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.01546, -98.59463
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 382nd Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is 382nd 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 382nd Avenue over Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 382nd Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 382nd Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.