164th Street over Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 8N & 4.8W Doland · Structure no. 000000058252160
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
164th Street over Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 164th Street over Timber Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 164th Street over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 164th Street over Timber 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 164th Street over Timber Creek carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 164th Street over Timber Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 164th Street over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.