US Bridges

Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck

FairPosted for load

Deuel County, South Dakota · 9E & 2.2N Tunerville · Structure no. 000000020190038

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwnshp RD 485th Av
CrossesCrow Timber Ck
Location9E & 2.2N Tunerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.92211, -96.49624
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber 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 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Twnshp RD 485th Av over Crow Timber Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.