Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch
GoodLawrence County, South Dakota · 0.5N Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041083043
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Comfort 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 Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Camp Comfort Road over Higgins Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.