FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E FRENCH CK ROAD

Carrying E FRENCH CK ROAD over FRENCH CK

2S 10.5E FAIRBURN, Custer, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E FRENCH CK ROAD

The E FRENCH CK ROAD bridge in Custer, South Dakota carries E FRENCH CK ROAD over FRENCH CK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.1 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How E FRENCH CK ROAD compares

▲ 2.8
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of South Dakota bridges
95
Bridges in Custer · 5 in Poor condition
E FRENCH CK ROAD 35.3 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.1 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000017535143

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E FRENCH CK ROAD 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 E FRENCH CK ROAD against other structures in Custer 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 E FRENCH CK ROAD?

E FRENCH CK ROAD in Custer, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E FRENCH CK ROAD inspected?

E FRENCH CK ROAD'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 15 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E FRENCH CK ROAD 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 E FRENCH CK ROAD?

E FRENCH CK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E FRENCH CK ROAD?

E FRENCH CK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E FRENCH CK ROAD and does age affect safety?

E FRENCH CK ROAD was built in 2020, making it 6 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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