US Bridges

38030 273 ST over Ck

Fair

Douglas County, South Dakota · 8.7 W Corsica · Structure no. 000000022063050

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38030 273 ST over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 38030 273 ST over Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries38030 273 ST
CrossesCk
Location8.7 W Corsica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42775, -98.58264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic265 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38030 273 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38030 273 ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does 38030 273 ST over Ck carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 38030 273 ST over Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 38030 273 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.