US Bridges

Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 15.9E 12.4S Bison · Structure no. 000000053399414

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFoster Road
CrossesThunder Butte Ck
Location15.9E 12.4S Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.35052, -102.13996
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Road over Thunder Butte Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.