US Bridges

SD027 over Mud Ck

Fair

Day County, South Dakota · 8.9 S Marshall CO Line · Structure no. 000000019070089

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD027 over Mud Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD027 over Mud Ck in Day County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSD027
CrossesMud Ck
Location8.9 S Marshall CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.45875, -97.83773
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic324 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD027 over Mud Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD027 over Mud 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD027 over Mud Ck carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SD027 over Mud Ck?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD027 over Mud Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.