US Bridges

W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.5W Ardmore · Structure no. 000000024196315

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesW. Ardmore Road
CrossesHat Ck
Location0.5W Ardmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02138, -103.66842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Ardmore Road over Hat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Ardmore Road over Hat Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.