Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, South Dakota · Int Christensen Maitland · Structure no. 000000041120105
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christensen 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Christensen Road over False Bottom Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.