Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · T 2 N R 3 E Sec 24 · Structure no. 020308000010020
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bloody Gulch over Rapid Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.