US Bridges

185th Street over Trib Shue Ck

Good

Clark County, South Dakota · 4.5N & 0.1E of Carpenter · Structure no. 000000013031310

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

185th Street over Trib Shue Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 185th Street over Trib Shue Ck in Clark County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries185th Street
CrossesTrib Shue Ck
Location4.5N & 0.1E of Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.7037, -97.9157
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 185th Street over Trib Shue Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 185th Street over Trib Shue 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 185th Street over Trib Shue Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 185th Street over Trib Shue Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 185th Street over Trib Shue Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.