US Bridges

IRR US012 over Hay Ck

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 6.7 E Perkins CO Line · Structure no. 000000016072011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US012 over Hay Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US012 over Hay Ck in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR US012
CrossesHay Ck
Location6.7 E Perkins CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.93398, -101.86082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2024)
Projected traffic554 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IRR US012 over Hay Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US012 over Hay Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US012 over Hay Ck carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IRR US012 over Hay Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US012 over Hay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.