US Bridges

E French Ck Road over French Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 2S 10.5E Fairburn · Structure no. 000000017535143

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E French Ck Road over French Ck is a concrete culvert carrying E French Ck Road over French Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE French Ck Road
CrossesFrench Ck
Location2S 10.5E Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65986, -102.99053
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E French Ck Road over French Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is E French Ck Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does E French Ck Road over French Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E French Ck Road over French Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E French Ck Road over French Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.