US Bridges

1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 4.3S 0.3W of Garnett · Structure no. 000000000020047

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1300 RD O.3-13.0
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location4.3S 0.3W of Garnett
RouteCounty Highway 2099
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21247, -95.25674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2014)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 RD O.3-13.0 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.