174th Street over Turtle Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 0.7 S 2.6 W Redfield · Structure no. 000000058064260
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
174th Street over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 174th Street 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 174th Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 174th Street over Turtle 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 174th Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 174th Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 174th Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.