297 Street over Ck
PoorClosed to trafficGregory County, South Dakota · 1S & 0.1W Herrick · Structure no. 000000027169280
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2017
- Type
- Culvert
- Masonry
- Length
- 40 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
297 Street over Ck is a masonry culvert carrying 297 Street over Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 297 Street over Ck built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 297 Street over Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2017.
How much traffic does 297 Street over Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 297 Street over Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 297 Street over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.