US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek

Good

Todd County, South Dakota · 3KM SW of Parmalee · Structure no. 00000000000A142

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4
CrossesCut Meat Creek
Location3KM SW of Parmalee
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
Coordinates43.31058, -101.05931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic234 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4 over Cut Meat Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.