US Bridges

Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 10.8 E 3.5 S Hoover · Structure no. 000000010496106

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesTwilight RD
CrossesSouth Fork Moreau Rv
Location10.8 E 3.5 S Hoover
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.05637, -103.04912
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv 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 Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Twilight RD over South Fork Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.