US Bridges

Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 0.5 N 5 E Kirley · Structure no. 000000028394151

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesKirley Road
CrossesHermaphrodite Ck
Location0.5 N 5 E Kirley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.52758, -101.20494
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite 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 Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kirley Road over Hermaphrodite Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.