US Bridges

Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.3 S of VERMONT-1500 · Structure no. 000000000020040

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVermont W.0-14.7
CrossesTrib. to Saline Creek
Location0.3 S of VERMONT-1500
RouteCounty Highway 1681
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2368, -95.11227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont W.0-14.7 over Trib. to Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.