US Bridges

395th Ave over Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 0.9S Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058200259

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

395th Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 395th Ave over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 78 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries395th Ave
CrossesCreek
Location0.9S Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86532, -98.30265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 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 395th Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is 395th Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 395th Ave over Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 395th Ave over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 395th Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.