FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SD1804

Carrying SD1804 over SPRING CK

1.1 S SULLY CO LINE, Hughes, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SD1804

The SD1804 bridge in Hughes, South Dakota carries SD1804 over SPRING CK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,286 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 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 80.9 metric tons.

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

How SD1804 compares

▲ 48.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of South Dakota bridges
41
Bridges in Hughes · 9 in Poor condition
SD1804 80.9 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
80.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,286 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000033059013

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SD1804 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 SD1804 against other structures in Hughes 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 SD1804?

SD1804 in Hughes, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SD1804 inspected?

SD1804'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 1,286 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD1804 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 SD1804?

SD1804 has an NBI inventory load rating of 80.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SD1804?

SD1804 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SD1804 and does age affect safety?

SD1804 was built in 2007, making it 19 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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