US Bridges

Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 8.0E & 9.5N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047110335

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNine Mile RD
CrossesNine Mile Ck
Location8.0E & 9.5N Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.55327, -103.34676
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nine Mile RD over Nine Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.