409th Ave over Creek
PoorSpink County, South Dakota · 3E & 0.9S Conde · Structure no. 000000058330069
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
409th Ave over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 409th 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.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 409th Ave over Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is 409th 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 409th Ave over Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 409th Ave over Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 409th Ave over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.