SD079 over Deadman Ck
FairButte County, South Dakota · 0.6 N Newell & JCT 212 E · Structure no. 000000010310336
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 692
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Deadman Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Deadman Ck 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over Deadman Ck built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over Deadman 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does SD079 over Deadman Ck carry?
About 692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Deadman Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SD079 over Deadman Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.