US Bridges

SD044 over Camp Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 3.1 E JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063192090

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Camp Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD044 over Camp Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesCamp Ck
Location3.1 E JCT Sd 19
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.37331, -97.02002
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Camp Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over Camp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD044 over Camp Ck carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Camp Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SD044 over Camp Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.