Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck
FairButte County, South Dakota · 0.8 W Vale · Structure no. 000000010313410
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Township RD over Cottonwood 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 Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Township RD over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.