US Bridges

Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 13.5 E 0.8 N Newell · Structure no. 000000010445332

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesOld HWY 212
CrossesMud Elm Ck
Location13.5 E 0.8 N Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.72946, -103.15128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 212 over Mud Elm Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.