US Bridges

304th Avenue over Creek

Fair

Walworth County, South Dakota · 3W & 1.7S of Selby · Structure no. 000000065180077

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

304th Avenue over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 304th Avenue over Creek in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries304th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location3W & 1.7S of Selby
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.48262, -100.10015
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 304th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 304th 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 304th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 304th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 304th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.