US Bridges

367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 7E & 6.6N Miller · Structure no. 000000030230184

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck is a steel culvert carrying 367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries367th Ave
CrossesLittle Turtle Ck
Location7E & 6.6N Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.62864, -98.8463
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 367th 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 367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck carry?

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

How long is 367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 367th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.