US Bridges

404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 7W & 0.3N Ethan · Structure no. 000000018100207

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries404th Avenue
CrossesTrib Twelve Mile Ck
Location7W & 0.3N Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.54658, -98.1246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 404th Avenue over Trib Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.