US Bridges

Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · .2N Int Mickelson-Hartfor · Structure no. 000000050094158

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFeyder Ave
CrossesTurtle Ck
Location.2N Int Mickelson-Hartfor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.61981, -96.94265
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Feyder Ave over Turtle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Feyder Ave over Turtle Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.