US Bridges

Opal Rd. over Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 9 S 5 E Maurine · Structure no. 000000047541100

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opal Rd. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Opal Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesOpal Rd.
CrossesCk
Location9 S 5 E Maurine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.89269, -102.49224
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opal Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opal Rd. over 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 Opal Rd. over Ck carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Opal Rd. over Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Opal Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.