US Bridges

173rd Sreet over Timber Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 3.9E Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058239250

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

173rd Sreet over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 173rd Sreet over Timber Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries173rd Sreet
CrossesTimber Creek
Location3.9E Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87787, -98.22443
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 173rd Sreet over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 173rd Sreet over Timber 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 173rd Sreet over Timber Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 173rd Sreet over Timber Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 173rd Sreet over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.