US Bridges

Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.8E 6.2S Opal · Structure no. 000000047560162

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFox Ridge Rd.
CrossesPine Ck
Location1.8E 6.2S Opal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.79975, -102.45136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine 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 Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fox Ridge Rd. over Pine Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.