US Bridges

Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.0E of Niotaze · Structure no. 000100967507128

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal EE.5-21.4
CrossesStream
Location3.0S 2.0E of Niotaze
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00276, -95.97409
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 EE.5-21.4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local EE.5-21.4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Local EE.5-21.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.