US Bridges

154th Street over Creek

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 2.3E Conde · Structure no. 000000058323060

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

154th Street over Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying 154th Street over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries154th Street
CrossesCreek
Location2.3E Conde
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.15381, -98.05657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 154th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 154th Street over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 154th Street over Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 154th Street over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 154th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.