US Bridges

SD038 Wf over Ck

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · At Montrose · Structure no. 000000044213106

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD038 Wf over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD038 Wf over Ck in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

CarriesSD038 Wf
CrossesCk
LocationAt Montrose
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates43.69423, -97.18394
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2023)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD038 Wf over Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SD038 Wf over 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SD038 Wf over Ck carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SD038 Wf over Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SD038 Wf over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.