US Bridges

Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.5S of Pomona · Structure no. 000301027004926

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek in Franklin 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida (14.4-5)
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location1.5E 0.5S of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60022, -95.41574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek built?

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

What condition is Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Florida (14.4-5) over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.