US Bridges

307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek

Fair

Walworth County, South Dakota · 5.6N of Selby · Structure no. 000000065210004

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries307th Avenue
CrossesHiddenwood Creek
Location5.6N of Selby
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.58832, -100.03829
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood 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 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 307th Avenue over Hiddenwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.