US Bridges

US183 over Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 5.4 S of Colome · Structure no. 000000062270414

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US183 over Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesCk
Location5.4 S of Colome
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates43.17865, -99.71187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic637 (2024)
Projected traffic864 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US183 over Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US183 over Ck carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US183 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.