US Bridges

172 Street over Ck

Good

Sully County, South Dakota · 4N & 4.3W of Agar · Structure no. 000000060267000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

172 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 172 Street over Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries172 Street
CrossesCk
Location4N & 4.3W of Agar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.8978, -100.16867
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 172 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 172 Street over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 172 Street over Ck carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 172 Street over Ck?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 172 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.