US Bridges

West Fairpoint RD over Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 2N & 22E Newell · Structure no. 000000010531320

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fairpoint RD over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying West Fairpoint RD over Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesWest Fairpoint RD
CrossesCk
Location2N & 22E Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.74851, -102.9772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Fairpoint RD over Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fairpoint RD over 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 West Fairpoint RD over Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Fairpoint RD over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Fairpoint RD over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.