US Bridges

P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.4N of Altoona · Structure no. 001030999006386

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesP-14.6 Local
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location1.5W 0.4N of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53725, -95.68862
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
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 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 P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. 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 P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns P-14.6 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.