US Bridges

SD050 over Br Pease Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 3.6 S of Geddes · Structure no. 000000012300206

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD050 over Br Pease Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD050 over Br Pease Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSD050
CrossesBr Pease Ck
Location3.6 S of Geddes
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates43.20429, -98.70691
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2024)
Projected traffic798 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 SD050 over Br Pease Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD050 over Br Pease 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SD050 over Br Pease Ck carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD050 over Br Pease Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SD050 over Br Pease Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.