US Bridges

West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek

Good

Corson County, South Dakota · 2.4E & 9.7S Mcintosh · Structure no. 000000016354116

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWest Bullhead Road
CrossesWhite Shirt Creek
Location2.4E & 9.7S Mcintosh
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.77433, -101.28129
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.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek 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 West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns West Bullhead Road over White Shirt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.