US Bridges

Fairpoint RD over Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 22.8E 2N of Newell · Structure no. 000000010538320

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

About this bridge

Fairpoint RD over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesFairpoint RD
CrossesCk
Location22.8E 2N of Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.74852, -102.96371
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 Fairpoint RD over Ck built?

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

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

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

How long is Fairpoint RD over Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fairpoint RD over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.