US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck

Fair

Todd County, South Dakota · 0.3 W of Parmelee · Structure no. 000000061102045

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesCut Meat Ck
Location0.3 W of Parmelee
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates43.32288, -101.03532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 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 traffic594 (2024)
Projected traffic867 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SD063 over Cut Meat Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.