US Bridges

Cox RD over Crooked Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 5.2 N 2.5 W Ludlow · Structure no. 000000032305028

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox RD over Crooked Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Cox RD over Crooked Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCox RD
CrossesCrooked Ck
Location5.2 N 2.5 W Ludlow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.90889, -103.42873
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cox RD over Crooked Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox RD over Crooked 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 Cox RD over Crooked Ck carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cox RD over Crooked Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Cox RD over Crooked Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.