Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch
GoodLawrence County, South Dakota · .9N 2.7W Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041068069
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Homestake Road over Higgins Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.