US Bridges

SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 0.5 S Davison CO Line · Structure no. 000000034060005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,234 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesSouth Fork Twelve Mile C
Location0.5 S Davison CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates43.49204, -97.99741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,234 (2024)
Projected traffic5,136 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C carry?

About 3,234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SD037 over South Fork Twelve Mile C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.