US Bridges

SD044 over Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 2.6 SE of Farmingdale · Structure no. 000000052613396

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD044 over Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesSD044
CrossesCk
Location2.6 SE of Farmingdale
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.94698, -102.83348
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic1,472 (2024)
Projected traffic2,321 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SD044 over Ck carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD044 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.