US Bridges

Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · Laurel Rd. 314 · Structure no. 000891009104309

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Rd. 314
CrossesTecumseh Creek
LocationLaurel Rd. 314
RouteCounty Highway 6876
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04646, -95.57348
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh 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 Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Rd. 314 over Tecumseh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.