US Bridges

Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 7.0W 1.0S of Elsmore · Structure no. 000011043506060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 14.5-S.0
CrossesStream
Location7.0W 1.0S of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77642, -95.27885
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14.5-S.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream 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 14.5-S.0 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 14.5-S.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.