US Bridges

Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 7.3 N & 9 W Philip · Structure no. 000000028080417

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDeadman Creek Road
CrossesDeadmans Ck
Location7.3 N & 9 W Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14536, -101.84745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deadman Creek Road over Deadmans Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.