Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodAnderson County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.6N of Glenlock · Structure no. 000021041005281
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Meade M.5-21.9 over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.