US Bridges

SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 0.2 N JCT Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000053150289

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSD075
CrossesThunder Butte Ck
Location0.2 N JCT Sd 20
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates45.53311, -102.6428
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic287 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD075 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD075 over Thunder Butte Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.