US Bridges

Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 7 S Ottumwa · Structure no. 000000028330424

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesOtumwa Road
CrossesNowlin Ck
Location7 S Ottumwa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.13379, -101.34701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otumwa Road over Nowlin 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 Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Otumwa Road over Nowlin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.