US Bridges

14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · E 14 Btw Lakewood&n Home · Structure no. 522900192994006

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries14th Street
CrossesE Fork Taylors Branch
LocationE 14 Btw Lakewood&n Home
RouteCity Street 2994
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42047, -94.6788
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street over E Fork Taylors Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.