US Bridges

44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 3 N & 3.1 W Irene · Structure no. 000000068209030

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries44890 294 ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3 N & 3.1 W Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12634, -97.22117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44890 294 ST over Turkey 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 44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 44890 294 ST over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.