US Bridges

45340 272 ST over Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 3N & 0.3E Parker · Structure no. 000000063132040

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45340 272 ST over Ck is a masonry culvert carrying 45340 272 ST over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries45340 272 ST
CrossesCk
Location3N & 0.3E Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.44501, -97.1364
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 statusListed on 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 45340 272 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45340 272 ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 45340 272 ST over Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45340 272 ST over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 45340 272 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.