US Bridges

324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck

Good

Hughes County, South Dakota · 3.0E & 9.2S Harrold · Structure no. 000000033440102

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries324 Avenue
CrossesChapelle Ck
Location3.0E & 9.2S Harrold
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.39379, -99.68402
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 324 Avenue over Chapelle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 324 Avenue over Chapelle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.