US Bridges

US012 over Spring Lk

Good

Walworth County, South Dakota · 2.8 W JCT Sd 47 S · Structure no. 000000065302100

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US012 over Spring Lk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US012 over Spring Lk in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS012
CrossesSpring Lk
Location2.8 W JCT Sd 47 S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.44933, -99.84986
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,145 (2024)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 US012 over Spring Lk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US012 over Spring Lk 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US012 over Spring Lk carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US012 over Spring Lk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US012 over Spring Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.