US Bridges

SD047 over Ck

Fair

McPherson County, South Dakota · 4.7 N JCT Sd 10 · Structure no. 000000045050073

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD047 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD047 over Ck in McPherson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesCk
Location4.7 N JCT Sd 10
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.83785, -99.61439
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 SD047 over Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SD047 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD047 over Ck carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD047 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.