FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US014

Carrying US014 over CK

5.4 E HYDE CO LINE, Hand, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US014

The US014 bridge in Hand, South Dakota carries US014 over CK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,935 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.9 metric tons.

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

How US014 compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of South Dakota bridges
126
Bridges in Hand · 37 in Poor condition
US014 18.9 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
2.0
Special reductions
−1.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1987
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,935 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000030057250

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US014 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 US014 against other structures in Hand 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 US014?

US014 in Hand, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US014 inspected?

US014'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 1,935 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US014 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US014?

US014 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US014?

US014 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US014 and does age affect safety?

US014 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.

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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