SD079 over Cottonwood Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · 4.2 S Butte CO Line · Structure no. 000000047060339
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Cottonwood Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Cottonwood Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,084 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over Cottonwood Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SD079 over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 1,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.