S. 1st Avenue over Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalworth County, South Dakota · SE Corner of Selby · Structure no. 000000065215065
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. 1st Avenue over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 1st Avenue over Creek in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 S. 1st Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. 1st Avenue over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S. 1st Avenue over Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S. 1st Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S. 1st Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.