US Bridges

156th Street over Creek

Poor

Spink County, South Dakota · 2S & 2.5W Conde · Structure no. 000000058275080

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

156th Street over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 156th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries156th Street
CrossesCreek
Location2S & 2.5W Conde
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.12569, -98.15589
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2022)
Projected traffic13 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 156th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 156th 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 156th Street over Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 156th Street over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 156th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.