431ST Avenue over Wolf Creek
McCook County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 431ST Avenue over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 181 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 98 inventoried bridges in McCook County rated fair (48.0%); 7 (7.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 1.3N of Spencer |
| NBI structure number | 000000044010067 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McCook County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I090 W over East Fork Vermillion Rv | 2022 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 E over East Fork Vermillion Rv | 2021 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 W over 453 Ave | 1964 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 E over 453 Ave | 1964 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 W over 448 Ave | 1964 | 6,752 | Good |
| I090 E over 448 Ave | 1964 | 6,752 | Good |
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