FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

418th Avenue

Carrying 418th Avenue over Creek

3.0E & 8.2N of Carpenter, Clark, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
80 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 418th Avenue

The 418th Avenue bridge in Clark, South Dakota carries 418th Avenue over Creek. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 79.5 metric tons.

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

How 418th Avenue compares

▲ 47.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of South Dakota bridges
21
Bridges in Clark
418th Avenue 79.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
79.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000013060278

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 418th Avenue 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 418th Avenue against other structures in Clark 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 418th Avenue?

418th Avenue in Clark, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 418th Avenue inspected?

418th Avenue'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 39 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 418th Avenue 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 418th Avenue?

418th Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 418th Avenue?

418th Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 418th Avenue and does age affect safety?

418th Avenue was built in 2018, making it 8 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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