US Bridges

4th Street over Hilgers Gulch

Fair

Hughes County, South Dakota · 4th ST - Pierre · Structure no. 000000033119112

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Hilgers Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesHilgers Gulch
Location4th ST - Pierre
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHughes County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.37936, -100.33329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 4th Street over Hilgers Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.