US Bridges

US014 B over Hilgers Gulch

Fair

Hughes County, South Dakota · 0.5 E JCT US 14 & 83 · Structure no. 000000033113124

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 B over Hilgers Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 B over Hilgers Gulch in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 13,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,793 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesUS014 B
CrossesHilgers Gulch
Location0.5 E JCT US 14 & 83
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.36177, -100.34461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic13,755 (2024)
Projected traffic19,793 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 B over Hilgers Gulch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 B over Hilgers Gulch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US014 B over Hilgers Gulch carry?

About 13,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US014 B over Hilgers Gulch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US014 B over Hilgers Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.