US Bridges

277 ST over Trib Dry Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 6.5E & 1S Parktson · Structure no. 000000034134090

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

277 ST over Trib Dry Ck is a steel culvert carrying 277 ST over Trib Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries277 ST
CrossesTrib Dry Ck
Location6.5E & 1S Parktson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37044, -97.84991
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2038
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 277 ST over Trib Dry Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 277 ST over Trib Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 277 ST over Trib Dry Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 277 ST over Trib Dry Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 277 ST over Trib Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.