Kling RD over Hay Ck
PoorClosed to trafficButte County, South Dakota · 6W 1.5S B Fourche · Structure no. 000000010042394
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kling RD over Hay Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kling RD over Hay Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kling RD over Hay Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Kling RD over Hay Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2017.
How much traffic does Kling RD over Hay Ck carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kling RD over Hay Ck?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Kling RD over Hay Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.