US Bridges

Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck

Poor

Butte County, South Dakota · 14N 6.4E B Fourche · Structure no. 000000010164240

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBrooker RD
CrossesHilder Brand Ck
Location14N 6.4E B Fourche
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86541, -103.72061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooker RD over Hilder Brand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brooker RD over Hilder Brand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.