168th Street over Fordham Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.7E Doland · Structure no. 000000058317200
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
168th Street over Fordham Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 168th Street over Fordham Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 168th Street over Fordham Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 168th Street over Fordham 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 168th Street over Fordham Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 168th Street over Fordham Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 168th Street over Fordham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.