US Bridges

SD079 over Billover Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.8 N Custer CO Line · Structure no. 000000052430449

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD079 over Billover Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Billover Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 6,956 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,452 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSD079
CrossesBillover Ck
Location0.8 N Custer CO Line
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates43.86911, -103.19905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic6,956 (2023)
Projected traffic8,452 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SD079 over Billover Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD079 over Billover 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD079 over Billover Ck carry?

About 6,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SD079 over Billover Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD079 over Billover Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.