US Bridges

US018 over Ck

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 6.3 E JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063224170

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US018 over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 45.4 mi (73 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesCk
Location6.3 E JCT Sd 19
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.25768, -96.9562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2023)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed45.4 mi (73 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Ck carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US018 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.