US Bridges

SD046 over Clay Ck

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 4.7 E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000068168060

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

About this bridge

SD046 over Clay Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD046 over Clay Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesClay Ck
Location4.7 E JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08269, -97.29975
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Clay Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over Clay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SD046 over Clay Ck carry?

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

How long is SD046 over Clay Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over Clay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.