US Bridges

US012 Wf over Ck

Fair

Walworth County, South Dakota · 4.5 W JCT US 83 · Structure no. 000000065150039

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US012 Wf over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US012 Wf over Ck in Walworth 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long.

CarriesUS012 Wf
CrossesCk
Location4.5 W JCT US 83
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.53668, -100.16171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2023)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US012 Wf over Ck built?

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

What condition is US012 Wf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US012 Wf over Ck carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US012 Wf over Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US012 Wf over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.