US Bridges

Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 0.3E & 1.6N of Montrose · Structure no. 000000044213088

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesTrib. to E Fork Verm Rv
Location0.3E & 1.6N of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.72003, -97.18159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.