FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARDING CUTOFF RD

Carrying HARDING CUTOFF RD over ALKALI CK

35.5 N 4.5 E B.F., Butte, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARDING CUTOFF RD

The HARDING CUTOFF RD bridge in Butte, South Dakota carries HARDING CUTOFF RD over ALKALI CK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 90.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HARDING CUTOFF RD compares

▲ 58.1
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of South Dakota bridges
143
Bridges in Butte · 17 in Poor condition
HARDING CUTOFF RD 90.6 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
90.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000010144013

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARDING CUTOFF RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HARDING CUTOFF RD against other structures in Butte and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HARDING CUTOFF RD?

HARDING CUTOFF RD in Butte, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARDING CUTOFF RD inspected?

HARDING CUTOFF RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 47 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARDING CUTOFF RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HARDING CUTOFF RD?

HARDING CUTOFF RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 90.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARDING CUTOFF RD?

HARDING CUTOFF RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HARDING CUTOFF RD and does age affect safety?

HARDING CUTOFF RD was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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