US Bridges

SD034 over Bull Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · E Edge of Union Center · Structure no. 000000047448330

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Bull Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Bull Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesBull Ck
LocationE Edge of Union Center
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.56088, -102.66591
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD034 over Bull Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Bull 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SD034 over Bull Ck carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Bull Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Bull Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.