US Bridges

198th Street over Ck

Good

Kingsbury County, South Dakota · 2 N & 3.4 E Badger · Structure no. 000000039354020

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

198th Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 198th Street over Ck in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries198th Street
CrossesCk
Location2 N & 3.4 E Badger
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.51417, -97.13999
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 198th Street over Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 198th Street over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 198th Street over Ck carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 198th Street over Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 198th Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.