US Bridges

SD071 over Hat Ck

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 4.0 S JCT Sd 471 · Structure no. 000000024201297

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD071 over Hat Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD071 over Hat Ck in Fall River 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 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD071
CrossesHat Ck
Location4.0 S JCT Sd 471
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates43.04715, -103.65996
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD071 over Hat Ck built?

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

What condition is SD071 over Hat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SD071 over Hat Ck carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SD071 over Hat Ck?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD071 over Hat Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.