US Bridges

391 Ave over Ck

Good

Aurora County, South Dakota · 5E 4.1N Plankinton · Structure no. 000000002210109

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

391 Ave over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 391 Ave over Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries391 Ave
CrossesCk
Location5E 4.1N Plankinton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77695, -98.38556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 391 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 391 Ave over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does 391 Ave over Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 391 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 391 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.