Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek
PoorPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 3.5 MI SE of Sturgis Sd · Structure no. 0000000L2000696
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ft Meade Recreatio over Alkali Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.