US Bridges

Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.5W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250390

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 14
CrossesTrib. to Paw Paw Creek
Location3.5N 1.5W of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51895, -96.28947
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 14 over Trib. to Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.