US Bridges

US014 over Draw

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 2.6 SW Haakon CO Line · Structure no. 000000036156007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Draw in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 SW Haakon CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.98391, -101.82803
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Draw 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US014 over Draw carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US014 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.