US Bridges

257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 4S & 0.5E Garretson · Structure no. 000000050315130

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries257th Street
CrossesTrib to Split Rock Ck
Location4S & 0.5E Garretson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65961, -96.50129
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 257th Street over Trib to Split Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.