US Bridges

Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.0N 7.5W of Savonburg · Structure no. 000011043506080

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 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-T.0
CrossesStream
Location1.0N 7.5W of Savonburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76181, -95.27917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local RD 14.5-T.0 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.