US Bridges

Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 3W 5N Nisland · Structure no. 000000010220321

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeet Road
CrossesIndian Ck Lateral
Location3W 5N Nisland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.74874, -103.60836
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral built?

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

What condition is Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral 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 Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Beet Road over Indian Ck Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.