US Bridges

214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 6S & 2.1W of Iroquois · Structure no. 000000003399240

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries214th Street
CrossesS. Fork of Pearl Creek
Location6S & 2.1W of Iroquois
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.28178, -97.89721
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 214th Street over S. Fork of Pearl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.