US Bridges

Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 4.5W & 5.5N Oelrichs · Structure no. 000000024370145

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSunny Brook Road
CrossesHorsehead Ck
Location4.5W & 5.5N Oelrichs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.2678, -103.32749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead 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 Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck carry?

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

How long is Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sunny Brook Road over Horsehead Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.