US Bridges

N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.3S of State Lake · Structure no. 000890983604125

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN.W. 74th. ST 114
CrossesLittle Soldier Creek
Location1.3S of State Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1802, -95.79969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 74th. ST 114 over Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.