US Bridges

Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 12.8N Belle Fourche · Structure no. 000000010095245

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesOwl Basin RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location12.8N Belle Fourche
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.85698, -103.86256
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Basin RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.