US Bridges

48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 6.1E & 2N Alcester · Structure no. 000000064151020

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries48510 299th Str.
CrossesFinnie Ck
Location6.1E & 2N Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05448, -96.50752
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48510 299th Str. over Finnie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 48510 299th Str. over Finnie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.