US Bridges

US014A over Draw

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 4.2 SW JCT 90/14A · Structure no. 000000041231144

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,870
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 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,955 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS014A
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 SW JCT 90/14A
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.39468, -103.58773
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic6,870 (2024)
Projected traffic9,955 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 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US014A over Draw carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US014A over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US014A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.