SD045 over Little Turtle Ck
FairHand County, South Dakota · 5 N JCT US 14 · Structure no. 000000030160203
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 909
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD045 over Little Turtle Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD045 over Little Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD045 over Little Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD045 over Little Turtle 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 2022.
How much traffic does SD045 over Little Turtle Ck carry?
About 909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SD045 over Little Turtle Ck?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SD045 over Little Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.