US Bridges

SD038 over Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4 NW I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000050116164

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD038 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD038 over Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

CarriesSD038
CrossesCk
Location0.4 NW I 90 Interch
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates43.61136, -96.8983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,206 (2024)
Projected traffic6,515 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD038 over Ck built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD038 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SD038 over Ck carry?

About 4,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD038 over Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD038 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.