US Bridges

Local Rd. O-14 over Stream

Poor

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.5E of Kelly · Structure no. 000660965003363

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. O-14 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. O-14 over Stream in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. O-14
CrossesStream
Location0.5S 1.5E of Kelly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73477, -95.97693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. O-14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. O-14 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. O-14 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. O-14 over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. O-14 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.