US Bridges

188 Street over Cobb Ck

Good

Deuel County, South Dakota · 2.6E Brandt · Structure no. 000000020156220

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

188 Street over Cobb Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 188 Street over Cobb Ck in Deuel 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries188 Street
CrossesCobb Ck
Location2.6E Brandt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.65971, -96.56906
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 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 traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 188 Street over Cobb Ck built?

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

What condition is 188 Street over Cobb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 188 Street over Cobb Ck carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 188 Street over Cobb Ck?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 188 Street over Cobb Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.