US Bridges

US014 over Pearl Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 5.8 E JCT Sd 45 · Structure no. 000000030216260

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Pearl Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Pearl Ck in Hand 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesPearl Ck
Location5.8 E JCT Sd 45
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.51526, -98.87111
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2024)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Pearl Ck built?

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

What condition is US014 over Pearl 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 Pearl Ck carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Pearl Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US014 over Pearl Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.