US Bridges

184th Street over Dry Ck

FairPosted for load

Butte County, South Dakota · .7N Newell .9E US79 · Structure no. 000000010317330

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

184th Street over Dry Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 184th Street over Dry Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries184th Street
CrossesDry Ck
Location.7N Newell .9E US79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.73426, -103.40982
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 184th Street over Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 184th Street over Dry 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 184th Street over Dry Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 184th Street over Dry Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 184th Street over Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.