US Bridges

Hilland Road over Ash Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 13.2 W 19.5 N Philip · Structure no. 000000028038280

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilland Road over Ash Ck is a steel culvert carrying Hilland Road over Ash Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHilland Road
CrossesAsh Ck
Location13.2 W 19.5 N Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.34413, -101.93208
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.9 US tons
Inventory rating84.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilland Road over Ash Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilland Road over Ash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hilland Road over Ash Ck carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hilland Road over Ash Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Hilland Road over Ash Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.