US Bridges

29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.8 N Mayfield · Structure no. 000000068160042

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries29540 444th Ave
CrossesClay Creek
Location1.8 N Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10713, -97.31828
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29540 444th Ave over Clay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 29540 444th Ave over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.