US Bridges

IRR County Road over Phister Ck

Good

Todd County, South Dakota · 3.9S & 8W Parmelle · Structure no. 000000061023084

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR County Road over Phister Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR County Road over Phister Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIRR County Road
CrossesPhister Ck
Location3.9S & 8W Parmelle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26776, -101.19223
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 IRR County Road over Phister Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR County Road over Phister 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does IRR County Road over Phister Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR County Road over Phister Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns IRR County Road over Phister Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.