US Bridges

158th Sreet over Creek

Poor

Spink County, South Dakota · 4S & 1.8E Brentford · Structure no. 000000058212100

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

158th Sreet over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 158th Sreet over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries158th Sreet
CrossesCreek
Location4S & 1.8E Brentford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.09787, -98.28347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 158th Sreet over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 158th Sreet 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 158th Sreet over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 158th Sreet over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 158th Sreet over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.