FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEEDOM PIKE RD

Carrying LEEDOM PIKE RD over MOREAU RV

1.5E & 0.7N THUNDER BUTTE, Ziebach, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEEDOM PIKE RD

The LEEDOM PIKE RD bridge in Ziebach, South Dakota carries LEEDOM PIKE RD over MOREAU RV. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 8 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How LEEDOM PIKE RD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of South Dakota bridges
30
Bridges in Ziebach · 3 in Poor condition
LEEDOM PIKE RD 24.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000069181173

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEEDOM PIKE RD 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 LEEDOM PIKE RD against other structures in Ziebach 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 LEEDOM PIKE RD?

LEEDOM PIKE RD in Ziebach, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEEDOM PIKE RD inspected?

LEEDOM PIKE RD'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEEDOM PIKE RD 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 LEEDOM PIKE RD?

LEEDOM PIKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEEDOM PIKE RD?

LEEDOM PIKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LEEDOM PIKE RD and does age affect safety?

LEEDOM PIKE RD was built in 1993, making it 33 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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