US Bridges

140th Street over Creek

Fair

Walworth County, South Dakota · 1.7W & 8N of Hoven · Structure no. 000000065320160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 140th Street over Creek in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries140th Street
CrossesCreek
Location1.7W & 8N of Hoven
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.36214, -99.81114
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 140th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th Street 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 140th Street over Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 140th Street over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 140th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.