US Bridges

3rd Street West over Turtle Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 7th Street E of Redfield · Structure no. 000000058099251

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street West over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3rd Street West
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location7th Street E of Redfield
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.87788, -98.50596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street West over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.