181st Street over Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 9N & 3.1E Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000058331330
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
181st Street over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 181st 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 181st Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 181st 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 181st Street over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 181st Street over Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 181st Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.