US Bridges

SD044 over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 5.0 SE JCT US 385 · Structure no. 000000052309299

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD044 over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesRapid Ck
Location5.0 SE JCT US 385
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates44.0834, -103.43564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2024)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 SD044 over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over Rapid 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 SD044 over Rapid Ck carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SD044 over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.