US Bridges

14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 9.5W of Erie · Structure no. 000671029006344

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek in Neosho 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries14-11.4 Local
CrossesElk Creek
Location9.5W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56804, -95.41592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is 14-11.4 Local over Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 14-11.4 Local over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.