US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 2.5W 0.5S Bison · Structure no. 000000053212300

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesThunder Butte Ck
Location2.5W 0.5S Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerkins County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.51471, -102.51853
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Golf Course Road over Thunder Butte Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.