US Bridges

US012 over Ck

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 1.1 W JCT Sd 123 · Structure no. 000000026171040

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US012 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US012 over Ck in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS012
CrossesCk
Location1.1 W JCT Sd 123
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.26835, -96.88153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,358 (2024)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 US012 over Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US012 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US012 over Ck carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US012 over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US012 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.