US Bridges

Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 7.1W & 5.5S Buffalo · Structure no. 000000032178310

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesGilbert Hett RD
CrossesTrib. to Grand River
Location7.1W & 5.5S Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.50236, -103.69446
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River 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 Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Gilbert Hett RD over Trib. to Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.