US Bridges

SD019 over Hurley Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 2 N JCT US 18 East · Structure no. 000000063160150

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over Hurley Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD019 over Hurley Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSD019
CrossesHurley Ck
Location2 N JCT US 18 East
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.28608, -97.08242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2024)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD019 over Hurley Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 over Hurley 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SD019 over Hurley Ck carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over Hurley Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD019 over Hurley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.