US Bridges

Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Tumbleweed Tl-Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041082064

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesTumbleweed Trail
CrossesCarlson Ditch
LocationTumbleweed Tl-Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.51253, -103.88762
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch 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 Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbleweed Trail over Carlson Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.