US Bridges

SD021 over Dolph Ck

Fair

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 0.2 N JCT Sd 28 · Structure no. 000000029135148

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD021 over Dolph Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD021 over Dolph Ck in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSD021
CrossesDolph Ck
Location0.2 N JCT Sd 28
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates44.58747, -97.21927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2024)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD021 over Dolph Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD021 over Dolph 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD021 over Dolph Ck carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD021 over Dolph Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD021 over Dolph Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.