FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 6420

Carrying FAS 6420 over CROOKED CK

5 N 6.2 W LUDLOW, Harding, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 6420

The FAS 6420 bridge in Harding, South Dakota carries FAS 6420 over CROOKED CK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 139 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How FAS 6420 compares

▼ 0.7
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of South Dakota bridges
49
Bridges in Harding · 1 in Poor condition
FAS 6420 31.8 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
139 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000032268030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 6420 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 FAS 6420 against other structures in Harding 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 FAS 6420?

FAS 6420 in Harding, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 6420 inspected?

FAS 6420'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 139 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 6420 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 FAS 6420?

FAS 6420 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 6420?

FAS 6420 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 6420 and does age affect safety?

FAS 6420 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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