US Bridges

Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 9 S 2 W Mud Butte · Structure no. 000000047333112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKilldeer Rd.
CrossesSulphur Ck
Location9 S 2 W Mud Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87864, -102.91101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur 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 Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Killdeer Rd. over Sulphur Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.