US Bridges

Avance Rd. over Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 6S & 9.9W Faith · Structure no. 000000047661070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
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 1962, so it is 63 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesAvance Rd.
CrossesCk
Location6S & 9.9W Faith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93613, -102.24775
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avance Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avance Rd. over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Avance Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.