157th Street over Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 3S & 2.5W Conde · Structure no. 000000058275090
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
157th Street over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 157th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 157th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 157th Street over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 157th Street over Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 157th Street over Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 157th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.