Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 8.2 N 1.0 E Fairpoin · Structure no. 000000047400119
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fairpoint Rd. over Sulphur Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.