US Bridges

Lewton RD over Slick Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 3.0W & 7.7N C.Crook · Structure no. 000000032010197

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewton RD over Slick Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Lewton RD over Slick Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLewton RD
CrossesSlick Ck
Location3.0W & 7.7N C.Crook
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.663, -104.03916
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lewton RD over Slick Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewton RD over Slick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lewton RD over Slick Ck carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lewton RD over Slick Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lewton RD over Slick Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.