408th Ave over Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 2E & 1.9S Doland · Structure no. 000000058320259
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
408th Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 408th Ave over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 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 408th Ave over Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is 408th Ave 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 408th Ave over Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 408th Ave over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 408th Ave over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.