159th Street over Creek
PoorSpink County, South Dakota · 9.2W & 2N Turton · Structure no. 000000058208110
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
159th Street over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 159th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 159th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 159th Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 159th Street over Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 159th Street over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 159th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.