Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek
PoorPennington County, South Dakota · T 1 N R 5 E Sec 2 · Structure no. 020306000010011
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2013. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mccurdy Gulch over Rapid Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.