US Bridges

County RD over Buzzard Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 11N & 5.2E Philip · Structure no. 000000028222380

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Buzzard Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD over Buzzard Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesBuzzard Ck
Location11N & 5.2E Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19719, -101.56279
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Buzzard Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Buzzard 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County RD over Buzzard Ck carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Buzzard Ck?

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

Who owns County RD over Buzzard Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.