US Bridges

Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.5W of Baldwin City · Structure no. 000231045504705

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.5N-14.52E
CrossesGreat Tauy Creek
Location0.5S 1.5W of Baldwin City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76003, -95.23242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.5N-14.52E over Great Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.