US Bridges

26890 443 Ave over Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 2E & 0.1N Dolton · Structure no. 000000063030009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26890 443 Ave over Ck is a masonry culvert carrying 26890 443 Ave over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries26890 443 Ave
CrossesCk
Location2E & 0.1N Dolton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48876, -97.3399
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26890 443 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26890 443 Ave over 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 26890 443 Ave over Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 26890 443 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 26890 443 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.