US Bridges

Fox Ridge Rd. over Sulphur Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 5E & 5.8N Red Owl · Structure no. 000000047560181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Ridge Rd. over Sulphur Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fox Ridge Rd. over Sulphur Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Ridge Rd.
CrossesSulphur Ck
Location5E & 5.8N Red Owl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMeade County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.77223, -102.45149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Sulphur Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fox Ridge Rd. over Sulphur Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Ridge Rd. over Sulphur Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.