US Bridges

SD034 over Cottle Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.7 NE JCT Sd 79 N · Structure no. 000000047081421

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Cottle Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD034 over Cottle Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesCottle Ck
Location1.7 NE JCT Sd 79 N
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.42911, -103.40712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2024)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD034 over Cottle Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Cottle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD034 over Cottle Ck carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Cottle Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Cottle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.