US Bridges

White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 4W 8.5N Prairie City · Structure no. 000000053030205

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWhite Hill Road
CrossesSouth Fork Grand Rv
Location4W 8.5N Prairie City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.65453, -102.88904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns White Hill Road over South Fork Grand Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.