US Bridges

Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 12 S & 5.2 W Faith · Structure no. 000000047708130

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesBrushie Creek Rd.
CrossesBrushy Ck
Location12 S & 5.2 W Faith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.84927, -102.15233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy 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 Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brushie Creek Rd. over Brushy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.