US Bridges

Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.9E JCT US85S -Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041163083

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAlcorn Ridge Road
CrossesPolo Ck
Location0.9E JCT US85S -Spearfish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.48373, -103.72466
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck 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 Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Alcorn Ridge Road over Polo Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.