US Bridges

US018 over Trib Little White Rv

Good

Bennett County, South Dakota · 0.5W Todd CO Border US18 · Structure no. 000000004435122

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Trib Little White Rv is a concrete culvert carrying US018 over Trib Little White Rv in Bennett 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesTrib Little White Rv
Location0.5W Todd CO Border US18
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.21339, -101.23727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US018 over Trib Little White Rv built?

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

What condition is US018 over Trib Little White Rv 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US018 over Trib Little White Rv carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Trib Little White Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Trib Little White Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.