US Bridges

Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0N 6.7E of Parsons · Structure no. 000501057806620

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 14
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location1.0N 6.7E of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36944, -95.1475
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 14 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.