303rd Avenue over Creek
FairWalworth County, South Dakota · 4.6S of Akaska · Structure no. 000000065170226
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
303rd Avenue over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 303rd Avenue over Creek in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 303rd Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 303rd Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 303rd Avenue over Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 303rd Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 303rd Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.