US Bridges

44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.7 W 0.8 N Volin · Structure no. 000000068213140

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries44930 305 ST
CrossesClay Creek Ditch
Location1.7 W 0.8 N Volin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96734, -97.21204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic345 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 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch 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 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 44930 305 ST over Clay Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.