US Bridges

Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 7.7E&3.5N Milesville · Structure no. 000000028237165

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesHarding Grove Road
CrossesWest Plum Ck
Location7.7E&3.5N Milesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.50742, -101.52194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Grove Road over West Plum 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 Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck carry?

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

How long is Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Grove Road over West Plum Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.