US Bridges

288 Street over Ponca Ck

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 6E 2S Colome · Structure no. 000000062330380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

288 Street over Ponca Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 288 Street over Ponca Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries288 Street
CrossesPonca Ck
Location6E 2S Colome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22668, -99.5933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 288 Street over Ponca Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 288 Street over Ponca 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does 288 Street over Ponca Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 288 Street over Ponca Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 288 Street over Ponca Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.