Beadle County Bridge Report Card
Beadle County scores 35 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Beadle County, South Dakota
Beadle County has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 40 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 26.7% is above the 16.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,400 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Beadle County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 35/100 (F). The county has 150 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 40 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,400 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 26.7% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.9% of measured traffic | 8.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.3% | 10.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 64 years vs 48 nationally | 6.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 58,487 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 26.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 16.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 64 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,400 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Beadle County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us014 over James Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,601 | 1960 |
| 394th Avenue over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 213 | 1940 |
| 392nd Avenue over Cain Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 105 | 1930 |
| 212th Street over Middle Pearl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 56 | 1928 |
| 393rd Avenue over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 213 | 1924 |
| 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 178 | 1930 |
| 214th Street over Silver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1930 |
| 409th Avenue over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1935 |
| 409th Avenue over S. Fork Of Pearl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1935 |
| 413th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 119 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.