US Bridges

FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 9 E 0.6 S Philip · Structure no. 000000028260491

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 6521
CrossesWhite Willow Ck
Location9 E 0.6 S Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.03658, -101.48711
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 6521 over White Willow 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 FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 6521 over White Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.