US Bridges

175th Street over Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 3S & 1.4E Doland · Structure no. 000000058314270

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 175th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries175th Street
CrossesCreek
Location3S & 1.4E Doland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.84931, -98.06817
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 175th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 175th Street over Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 175th Street over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 175th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.