US Bridges

Avance Rd. over Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 10 W & 11.1 S Faith · Structure no. 000000047660121

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avance Rd. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avance Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesAvance Rd.
CrossesCk
Location10 W & 11.1 S Faith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86274, -102.2483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 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 traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avance Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avance 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 Avance Rd. over Ck carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avance Rd. over Ck?

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

Who owns Avance Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.