US Bridges

Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 6.0S 4.5W of Jewell · Structure no. 000450723503580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal B-14.5
CrossesTrib. to Browns Creek
Location6.0S 4.5W of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58193, -98.24161
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local B-14.5 over Trib. to Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.