US Bridges

FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck

Good

Stanley County, South Dakota · 12M S & 1M W of Hayes Sd · Structure no. 000000059062400

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS6450
CrossesBig Prairie Dog Ck
Location12M S & 1M W of Hayes Sd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19726, -101.04057
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS6450 over Big Prairie Dog Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.