US Bridges

Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · NE Edge of Yankton · Structure no. 000000068138194

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhiting Drive
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationNE Edge of Yankton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.889, -97.36216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic1,440 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Whiting Drive over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.