US Bridges

260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 7S & 0.3E of Salem · Structure no. 000000044113160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a steel culvert carrying 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries260th Street
CrossesW. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location7S & 0.3E of Salem
CountyMcCook County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.61566, -97.38262
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv 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 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 260th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.