Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 2 W & 9.9 N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047001331
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Whitewood Valleyrd over Crow Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.