US Bridges

27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.5N 5.0E of Clayton · Structure no. 000000034280025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries27050 432 Ave.
CrossesWolf Ck
Location1.5N 5.0E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46463, -97.56134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf 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 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27050 432 Ave. over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.