US Bridges

14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.2S 2.0E of Neodesha · Structure no. 000000001030380

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries14-36-0.95 Rs 815
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location1.2S 2.0E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40999, -95.65135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 14-36-0.95 Rs 815 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.