US Bridges

US014 over Wagon Hound Ck

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · 1.7 W of Hayes · Structure no. 000000059057280

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Wagon Hound Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014 over Wagon Hound Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesWagon Hound Ck
Location1.7 W of Hayes
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.37175, -101.06102
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2024)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wagon Hound Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Wagon Hound 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US014 over Wagon Hound Ck carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Wagon Hound Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US014 over Wagon Hound Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.