US Bridges

US014 over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 5.4 E Hyde CO Line · Structure no. 000000030057250

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 years old, older 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 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCk
Location5.4 E Hyde CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.52996, -99.19078
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2024)
Projected traffic2,707 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Ck carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US014 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.