US Bridges

Old HWY 212 over Sulphur Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 20.2E 6.7N Newell · Structure no. 000000010522272

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 212 over Sulphur Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 212 over Sulphur 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld HWY 212
CrossesSulphur Ck
Location20.2E 6.7N Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.8192, -102.99505
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sulphur Ck built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 212 over Sulphur 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 Sulphur Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 212 over Sulphur Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Old HWY 212 over Sulphur Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.