US Bridges

Camp Crook RD over Ck

Fair

Harding County, South Dakota · 2.2N & 21.0W Buffalo · Structure no. 000000032040232

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Crook RD over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Crook RD over Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Crook RD
CrossesCk
Location2.2N & 21.0W Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarding County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.61394, -103.97694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Crook RD over Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Crook RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Crook RD over Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camp Crook RD over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Crook RD over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.