US Bridges

30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.7N & 5W of Volin · Structure no. 000000068180133

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30430 446th Avenue
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.7N & 5W of Volin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97589, -97.27893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 30430 446th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.