US Bridges

241 Street over Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 5.3W & 10N Kimball · Structure no. 000000008192030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 241 Street over Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries241 Street
CrossesCk
Location5.3W & 10N Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89129, -99.08353
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 241 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 241 Street over Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 241 Street over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 241 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.