Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck
PoorPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 2 E & 10.8 N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047050322
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Butte Rd. over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.