US Bridges

SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 4.6 W JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000058044290

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow 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 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD026
CrossesTurtle Ck Overflow
Location4.6 W JCT US 281
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates44.82203, -98.61757
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2024)
Projected traffic759 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow 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 Turtle Ck Overflow carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD026 over Turtle Ck Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.