US Bridges

10th Avenue over Hay Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 10th Avenue · Structure no. 000000010103375

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue over Hay Ck is a steel culvert carrying 10th Avenue over Hay Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Avenue
CrossesHay Ck
Location10th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.6695, -103.84563
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2022)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 10th Avenue over Hay Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Avenue over Hay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Avenue over Hay Ck carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over Hay Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 10th Avenue over Hay Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.