US Bridges

44370 295th Street over Clay Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2N & 8.3W of Irene · Structure no. 000000068157040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44370 295th Street over Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44370 295th Street over Clay Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries44370 295th Street
CrossesClay Creek
Location2N & 8.3W of Irene
Coordinates43.11143, -97.32326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 44370 295th Street over Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44370 295th Street over Clay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 44370 295th Street over Clay Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 44370 295th Street over Clay Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 44370 295th Street over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.