US Bridges

45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 0.1 E Volin · Structure no. 000000068231149

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries45108 Bluff Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 E Volin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYankton County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates42.95397, -97.17765
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 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 45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45108 Bluff Road 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 45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 45108 Bluff Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.