US Bridges

14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.1W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030981906385

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14.5-G.9 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location0.5N 0.1W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5374, -95.83462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14.5-G.9 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 14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 14.5-G.9 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.