US Bridges

US014A over Draw

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.5 NE JCT 85/14A · Structure no. 000000041174149

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014A over Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014A over Draw in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,269 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS014A
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 NE JCT 85/14A
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.38899, -103.70275
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,397 (2024)
Projected traffic9,269 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US014A over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014A 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US014A over Draw carry?

About 6,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US014A over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US014A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.