US Bridges

Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 1.0W & 28.5S Keldron · Structure no. 000000016091295

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte is a steel culvert carrying Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesTwin Butte Road
CrossesTrib. to Blk Horse Butte
Location1.0W & 28.5S Keldron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.52338, -101.81852
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte 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 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Twin Butte Road over Trib. to Blk Horse Butte?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.