Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck
FairButte County, South Dakota · 3.2 W .2N Vale · Structure no. 000000010288409
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Whitewood Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Vale Cutoff RD over Whitewood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.