US Bridges

231 Avenue over Little White Rv

Fair

Bennett County, South Dakota · 1.3 N Tuthill · Structure no. 000000004310147

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231 Avenue over Little White Rv is a steel culvert carrying 231 Avenue over Little White Rv in Bennett County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Carries231 Avenue
CrossesLittle White Rv
Location1.3 N Tuthill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17584, -101.49481
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 rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 231 Avenue over Little White Rv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231 Avenue over Little White Rv 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 231 Avenue over Little White Rv carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 231 Avenue over Little White Rv?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 231 Avenue over Little White Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.