US Bridges

US014 over Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 9.4 E I 29 Interch · Structure no. 000000006278160

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,379 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCk
Location9.4 E I 29 Interch
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.31122, -96.57075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2024)
Projected traffic3,379 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US014 over Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Ck carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US014 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.