US Bridges

Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck

Fair

Deuel County, South Dakota · 3.2N 1E Tunerville · Structure no. 000000020110028

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwnshp RD 477th Av
CrossesCk
Location3.2N 1E Tunerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93549, -96.65911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twnshp RD 477th Av over 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 Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Twnshp RD 477th Av over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.