US Bridges

US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 4.9 E Turkey Ridge · Structure no. 000000063109180

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesUS018
CrossesTrib Turkey Ridge Ck
Location4.9 E Turkey Ridge
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.24281, -97.18447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US018 over Trib Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.