Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck
PoorClosed to trafficMeade County, South Dakota · 9.7S & 2.8E Mud Butte · Structure no. 000000047377117
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Kentucky Pl. over Sulphur Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.