CROKED CREEK
Carrying CROKED CREEK over FALSE BOTTOM CREEK
T 5 N R 2 E SEC 24, Lawrence, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CROKED CREEK
The CROKED CREEK bridge in Lawrence, South Dakota carries CROKED CREEK over FALSE BOTTOM CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CROKED CREEK compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020306000010019
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CROKED CREEK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CROKED CREEK against other structures in Lawrence and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CROKED CREEK?
CROKED CREEK in Lawrence, South Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CROKED CREEK inspected?
CROKED CREEK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CROKED CREEK is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CROKED CREEK?
CROKED CREEK has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CROKED CREEK?
CROKED CREEK is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is CROKED CREEK and does age affect safety?
CROKED CREEK was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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