US Bridges

41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1 S 1.7 E Dimock Sd · Structure no. 000000034087030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck is a steel culvert carrying 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries41270 271 St.
CrossesCoffee Ck
Location1 S 1.7 E Dimock Sd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.45634, -97.94296
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 41270 271 St. over Coffee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.