US Bridges

SD044 over Castalia Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 4.9 W of Platte · Structure no. 000000012183080

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Castalia Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD044 over Castalia Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesCastalia Ck
Location4.9 W of Platte
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.38379, -98.93879
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2024)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Castalia Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over Castalia 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 2021.

How much traffic does SD044 over Castalia Ck carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Castalia Ck?

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

Who owns SD044 over Castalia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.