US Bridges

290 Street over Ck

Fair

Bennett County, South Dakota · 3 N 0.5 W Tuthill · Structure no. 000000004305130

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 290 Street over Ck in Bennett County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Carries290 Street
CrossesCk
Location3 N 0.5 W Tuthill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20071, -101.50416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 290 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Street over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Street over Ck carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 290 Street over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 290 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.