US Bridges

197 ST over Six Mile Ck

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 6.5N & O.2E White · Structure no. 000000006242010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

197 ST over Six Mile Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 197 ST over Six Mile Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries197 ST
CrossesSix Mile Ck
Location6.5N & O.2E White
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.52825, -96.64311
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 197 ST over Six Mile Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 197 ST over Six Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 197 ST over Six Mile Ck carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 197 ST over Six Mile Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 197 ST over Six Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.