FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV

Carrying TWNSHP RD 486TH AV over Cobb Creek

3.3 S & 1 W GARY, Deuel, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TWNSHP RD 486TH AV

The TWNSHP RD 486TH AV bridge in Deuel, South Dakota carries TWNSHP RD 486TH AV over Cobb Creek. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 134 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How TWNSHP RD 486TH AV compares

▲ 8.3
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of South Dakota bridges
72
Bridges in Deuel · 12 in Poor condition
TWNSHP RD 486TH AV 40.8 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
134 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000020200163

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TWNSHP RD 486TH AV 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 TWNSHP RD 486TH AV against other structures in Deuel 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 TWNSHP RD 486TH AV?

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV in Deuel, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TWNSHP RD 486TH AV inspected?

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV'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 134 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TWNSHP RD 486TH AV 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 TWNSHP RD 486TH AV?

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TWNSHP RD 486TH AV?

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TWNSHP RD 486TH AV and does age affect safety?

TWNSHP RD 486TH AV was built in 2023, making it 3 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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