US Bridges

US014 over Ck

Fair

Kingsbury County, South Dakota · 4.4 W of Arlington · Structure no. 000000039320125

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Ck in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCk
Location4.4 W of Arlington
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.36231, -97.20954
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2024)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over 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 Ck carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US014 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.