US Bridges

Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 7W&9.8S Maurine · Structure no. 000000047420108

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSulfur Cut Off RD
CrossesFrozen Man Creek
Location7W&9.8S Maurine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.88259, -102.73581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek 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 Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulfur Cut Off RD over Frozen Man Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.