US Bridges

29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2.9 N & 3 W Irene · Structure no. 000000068210031

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 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).

Carries29410 449 Ave
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.9 N & 3 W Irene
Coordinates43.12493, -97.21968
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 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 29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29410 449 Ave over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 29410 449 Ave over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.