Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, South Dakota · 0.7SW Christen & Maitland · Structure no. 000000041118111
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Maitland Road over False Bottom Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.