US Bridges

Haynes Road over Giles Ck

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 4W 7.8S White Butte · Structure no. 000000053251078

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haynes Road over Giles Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Haynes Road over Giles Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesHaynes Road
CrossesGiles Ck
Location4W 7.8S White Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerkins County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.83726, -102.44395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Haynes Road over Giles Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haynes Road over Giles Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Haynes Road over Giles Ck carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Haynes Road over Giles Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Haynes Road over Giles Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.