US Bridges

Domino Pl. over Elk Ck

Poor

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.3W & 1.7 N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000047088539

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Domino Pl. over Elk Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Domino Pl. over Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesDomino Pl.
CrossesElk Ck
Location0.3W & 1.7 N of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.25723, -103.39789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Domino Pl. over Elk Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Domino Pl. over Elk 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 Domino Pl. over Elk Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Domino Pl. over Elk Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Domino Pl. over Elk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.