US Bridges

Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 8.4E 5.5S of Humboldt · Structure no. 000011043406120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 14.4-V.0
CrossesTrib. Big Creek
Location8.4E 5.5S of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73257, -95.28133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 14.4-V.0 over Trib. Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.