US Bridges

Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Charles ST - Deadwood · Structure no. 000000041158162

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck is a concrete continuous frame carrying Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesWhitewood Ck
LocationCharles ST - Deadwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.36915, -103.73411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Whitewood Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.