US Bridges

14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.3N 0.3W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030981706387

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14.7-G.7 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location0.3N 0.3W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53388, -95.83858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic150 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 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River 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 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 14.7-G.7 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.