US Bridges

US018 over Ck

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 4.4 E JCT US 385 S · Structure no. 000000024459200

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesCk
Location4.4 E JCT US 385 S
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.18808, -103.15134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic598 (2024)
Projected traffic889 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over Ck built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Ck carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US018 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.