US Bridges

148th ST over Mud Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 4.5 W Randolph · Structure no. 000000058205000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

148th ST over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 148th ST over Mud Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries148th ST
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.5 W Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.24142, -98.29944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic146 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 148th ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 148th ST over Mud 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 148th ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 148th ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 148th ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.