US Bridges

1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.3 E of 1100-HWY 169 · Structure no. 000021045305500

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1100 RD O.3-11.0
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location0.3 E of 1100-HWY 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18334, -95.25373
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 1100 RD O.3-11.0 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.