US Bridges

Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 4.5SE Custer · Structure no. 000000017268086

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHazelrodt Cutoff
CrossesFrench Ck
Location4.5SE Custer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.74411, -103.52189
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelrodt Cutoff over French 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Hazelrodt Cutoff over French Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.