US Bridges

Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck

FairPosted for load

Meade County, South Dakota · 12 S 1 W Faith · Structure no. 000000047750132

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushie Creek Rd.
CrossesCk
Location12 S 1 W Faith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMeade County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.84673, -102.06463
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brushie Creek Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.