US Bridges

Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 3.1W 3.1N Scenic · Structure no. 000000052720477

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSpring Draw RD
CrossesSpring Ck Draw
Location3.1W 3.1N Scenic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82555, -102.61742
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spring Draw RD over Spring Ck Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.