US Bridges

IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 3.0S 2.5E Firesteel · Structure no. 000000021136060

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR County Road
CrossesTrib to Little Moreau R
Location3.0S 2.5E Firesteel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.38564, -101.23209
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns IRR County Road over Trib to Little Moreau R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.