SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 4.3 NE Hand CO Line · Structure no. 000000058020302
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 558
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet carry?
About 558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SD026 over Cottonwood Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.