US Bridges

SD038 over Johnson Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 6.1 E Davison CO Line · Structure no. 000000031061100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD038 over Johnson Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD038 over Johnson Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,658 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSD038
CrossesJohnson Ck
Location6.1 E Davison CO Line
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates43.70259, -97.84494
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,372 (2024)
Projected traffic3,658 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD038 over Johnson Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD038 over Johnson 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD038 over Johnson Ck carry?

About 2,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD038 over Johnson Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD038 over Johnson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.