US Bridges

459 Ave over Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 1.0W & 0.6S Davis · Structure no. 000000063190176

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

459 Ave over Ck is a steel culvert carrying 459 Ave over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries459 Ave
CrossesCk
Location1.0W & 0.6S Davis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24843, -97.02339
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 459 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 459 Ave over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 459 Ave over Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 459 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 459 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.