US Bridges

US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck

Fair

Kingsbury County, South Dakota · 0.3 E Beadle CO Line · Structure no. 000000039003120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesSouth Fork Pearl Ck
Location0.3 E Beadle CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.36923, -97.8471
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,743 (2024)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over South Fork 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 South Fork Pearl Ck carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US014 over South Fork Pearl Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.