US Bridges

SD046 over Mud Ck

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.6 E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000068136060

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over Mud Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD046 over Mud Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,161 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesMud Ck
Location1.6 E JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08246, -97.3667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2024)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SD046 over Mud Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD046 over Mud Ck carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over Mud Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over Mud Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.