US Bridges

US212 over Dry Run Ck

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 7.0 E JCT Sd 45 S · Structure no. 000000025357240

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Dry Run Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US212 over Dry Run Ck in Faulk 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesDry Run Ck
Location7.0 E JCT Sd 45 S
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.89703, -98.84522
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US212 over Dry Run Ck built?

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

What condition is US212 over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US212 over Dry Run Ck carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Dry Run Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US212 over Dry Run Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.