Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv
PoorButte County, South Dakota · 2.8E & 0.45S Nisland · Structure no. 000000010278374
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv 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 Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Vale Cutoff RD over Belle Fourche Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.