US Bridges

US014 over Medicine Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 9.3 E of Philip · Structure no. 000000028262481

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Medicine Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesMedicine Ck
Location9.3 E of Philip
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.0518, -101.48324
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic938 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Medicine Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Medicine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Medicine Ck carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Medicine Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns US014 over Medicine Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.