US Bridges

Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck

FairPosted for load

Perkins County, South Dakota · 5.5 SOUTH3.3E White Butte · Structure no. 000000053323060

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Flat Ck Road over Flat 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFlat Ck Road
CrossesFlat Ck
Location5.5 SOUTH3.3E White Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.86263, -102.29338
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck built?

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

What condition is Flat Ck Road over Flat 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 2021.

How much traffic does Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Flat Ck Road over Flat Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.