US Bridges

Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck

FairPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · 2.7 E of Wasta · Structure no. 000000052830307

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCrooked Creek RD
CrossesBull Ck
Location2.7 E of Wasta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07243, -102.3884
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Creek RD over Bull 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Creek RD over Bull Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.