US Bridges

US081 over Battle Ck

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 4.1 S Brookings CO Line · Structure no. 000000040120042

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US081 over Battle Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS081
CrossesBattle Ck
Location4.1 S Brookings CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates44.13665, -97.12966
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2024)
Projected traffic2,441 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 US081 over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US081 over Battle 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 2021.

How much traffic does US081 over Battle Ck carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US081 over Battle Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US081 over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.