US Bridges

7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 8.0N 1.0W of Erie · Structure no. 000671045306180

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7-14.2 Local
CrossesPecan Creek
Location8.0N 1.0W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68882, -95.26865
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7-14.2 Local over Pecan 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 7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 7-14.2 Local over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.