US Bridges

363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 6.5N ST Lawrence · Structure no. 000000030190195

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck is a steel culvert carrying 363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries363rd Ave
CrossesLittle Turtle Ck
Location6.5N ST Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.61251, -98.928
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 363rd Ave over Little Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 363rd Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.