US Bridges

SD1804 over Cow Ck

Good

Sully County, South Dakota · 0.4 N Hughes CO Line · Structure no. 000000060129235

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1804 over Cow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD1804 over Cow Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD1804
CrossesCow Ck
Location0.4 N Hughes CO Line
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates44.55529, -100.44637
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2024)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2044
Trucks15%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD1804 over Cow Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1804 over Cow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SD1804 over Cow Ck carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD1804 over Cow Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD1804 over Cow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.