White Gates over Little Elk Creek

Fair Condition53 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMeade
LocationT 3 N R 5 E Sec 11
CarriesWhite Gates
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Coordinates44.23147, -103.48171

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Max Span26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area47.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1973 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (1991)
Truck Traffic40%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number020308000010026

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