US Bridges

SD038 over Ck

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 0.1 W Montrose B Int · Structure no. 000000044212105

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD038 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD038 over Ck in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSD038
CrossesCk
Location0.1 W Montrose B Int
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates43.69529, -97.18628
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD038 over Ck built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD038 over 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SD038 over Ck carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD038 over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SD038 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.