US Bridges

SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 4.1E Prairie City · Structure no. 000000053112290

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesThunder Butte Ck
Location4.1E Prairie City
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.53109, -102.72084
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SD020 over Thunder Butte Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.