US Bridges

176 ST over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 21 N & 5.7 E Miller · Structure no. 000000030217040

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

176 ST over Ck is a steel culvert carrying 176 ST over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries176 ST
CrossesCk
Location21 N & 5.7 E Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.83811, -98.87124
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 176 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 176 ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 176 ST over Ck carry?

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

How long is 176 ST over Ck?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns 176 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.