US Bridges

182nd Street over Foster Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 10S & 3.4E Doland · Structure no. 000000058334340

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

182nd Street over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 182nd Street over Foster Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 89 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries182nd Street
CrossesFoster Creek
Location10S & 3.4E Doland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.74775, -98.02973
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 182nd Street over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 182nd Street over Foster 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 182nd Street over Foster Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 182nd Street over Foster Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 182nd Street over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.