US Bridges

44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2 N & 2.7 W Irene · Structure no. 000000068213040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries44930 295 ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2 N & 2.7 W Irene
CountyYankton County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.11178, -97.21354
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$929,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44930 295 ST over Turkey 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 44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is 44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 44930 295 ST over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.