US Bridges

Elk Creek Rd. over Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.4S 7.5E Piedmont · Structure no. 000000047167559

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek Rd. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesElk Creek Rd.
CrossesCk
Location0.4S 7.5E Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.22796, -103.23842
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Creek Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek Rd. over 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 Elk Creek Rd. over Ck carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.