US Bridges

Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 9.6N&10.2E Milesvill · Structure no. 000000028268104

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesHudson Flat Road
CrossesPlum Ck
Location9.6N&10.2E Milesvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.60023, -101.46248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed34.2 mi (55 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 Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Flat Road over 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 Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck carry?

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

How long is Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Flat Road over Plum Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.