US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek

Good

County 102, South Dakota · 2.6KM N of Manderson · Structure no. 00000000000A144

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 33
CrossesWounded Knee Creek
Location2.6KM N of Manderson
RouteFederal Lands Road 33
Coordinates43.25407, -102.46778
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic609 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 33 over Wounded Knee Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.