US Bridges

County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 11E 5N Bison · Structure no. 000000053349240

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD #4
CrossesTrib to Shadehill Ck
Location11E 5N Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.60296, -102.23112
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill 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 County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County RD #4 over Trib to Shadehill Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.