US Bridges

244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 7N & 0.6W Kimball · Structure no. 000000008245060

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries244 ST FAS 6506
CrossesBr Smith Ck
Location7N & 0.6W Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.84871, -98.98245
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith 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 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 244 ST FAS 6506 over Br Smith Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.