US Bridges

SD038 over Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.9 W I 29 Interch · Structure no. 000000050161170

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,768
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 6 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 4,768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,386 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

CarriesSD038
CrossesCk
Location1.9 W I 29 Interch
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates43.60196, -96.80853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,768 (2024)
Projected traffic7,386 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SD038 over Ck carry?

About 4,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD038 over Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD038 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.