U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.9N of Altoona · Structure no. 001031009006381
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.