US Bridges

SD047 over Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 5.6 N JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000027050135

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD047 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD047 over Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesCk
Location5.6 N JCT US 18
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates43.30757, -99.43526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic552 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD047 over Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD047 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SD047 over Ck carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD047 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.