US Bridges

45590 271 ST over Elce Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 4N & 2.9E Parker · Structure no. 000000063159030

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45590 271 ST over Elce Ck is a steel culvert carrying 45590 271 ST over Elce Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries45590 271 ST
CrossesElce Ck
Location4N & 2.9E Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4599, -97.08401
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 45590 271 ST over Elce Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45590 271 ST over Elce 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 45590 271 ST over Elce Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45590 271 ST over Elce Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 45590 271 ST over Elce Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.