US Bridges

Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 8 N 1 E Plainview · Structure no. 000000047713218

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesOld Marcus Rd.
CrossesRed Owl Ck
Location8 N 1 E Plainview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.71939, -102.1428
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl 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 Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Marcus Rd. over Red Owl Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.