US Bridges

V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.6N 4.5E of Altoona · Structure no. 001031011006389

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesV-14.9 Local
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location0.6N 4.5E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53287, -95.57939
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek built?

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

What condition is V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns V-14.9 Local over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.