Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck
FairPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 11.7S&4.9E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047079547
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk 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 Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Little Elk Ck. Rd. over Little Elk Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.