US Bridges

365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 5.3N & 5E Miller · Structure no. 000000030210197

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck is a steel culvert carrying 365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries365th Ave
CrossesLittle Turtle Ck
Location5.3N & 5E Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.6106, -98.88814
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 365th 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 365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 365th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.