FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD 014B

Carrying COUNTY RD 014B over MILLER CK

.2 W JCT US85S -SPEARFISH, Lawrence, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 014B

The COUNTY RD 014B bridge in Lawrence, South Dakota carries COUNTY RD 014B over MILLER CK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY RD 014B compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of South Dakota bridges
136
Bridges in Lawrence · 16 in Poor condition
COUNTY RD 014B 19.1 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000041155090

How to read this record

COUNTY RD 014B is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COUNTY RD 014B against other structures in Lawrence 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 COUNTY RD 014B?

COUNTY RD 014B in Lawrence, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD 014B inspected?

COUNTY RD 014B'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 014B is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY RD 014B?

COUNTY RD 014B has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 014B?

COUNTY RD 014B is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD 014B and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD 014B was built in 1934, making it 92 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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