US Bridges

Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck

PoorPosted for load

Todd County, South Dakota · 9 E 3.8 S Mission · Structure no. 000000061390096

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHidden Timber Road
CrossesAntelope Ck
Location9 E 3.8 S Mission
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25187, -100.47145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Timber Road over Antelope Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.