US Bridges

County Road 2 over Bull Creek

Fair

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 11.0E&4.0S of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000012570443

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 2 over Bull Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesBull Creek
Location11.0E&4.0S of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharles Mix County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates42.85835, -98.1717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 County Road 2 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Bull Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.