US Bridges

Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 6.5S.W. of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660330

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1228 I-14
CrossesBlack Vermillion Creek
Location6.5S.W. of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78397, -96.22947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion 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 Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1228 I-14 over Black Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.