US Bridges

Twin Butte Road over Grand River

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 9E & 18S Thunder Hawk · Structure no. 000000016098185

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
140 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Butte Road over Grand River is a steel culvert carrying Twin Butte Road over Grand River in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesTwin Butte Road
CrossesGrand River
Location9E & 18S Thunder Hawk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.6835, -101.80441
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Twin Butte Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Butte Road over Grand River 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 Grand River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Twin Butte Road over Grand River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Butte Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.