Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 3.0E & 1.0N of Quinn · Structure no. 000000052990352
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Foot RD over Cottonwood 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 Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Big Foot RD over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.