US Bridges

US014 over Ck

Good

Hughes County, South Dakota · 0.4 W of Blunt · Structure no. 000000033286020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCk
Location0.4 W of Blunt
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.51226, -99.99463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2024)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Ck carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Ck?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.