US Bridges

NW 100 RD over Boot Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.7W of Olmitz · Structure no. 000050639305060

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 100 RD over Boot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 100 RD over Boot Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 100 RD
CrossesBoot Creek
Location0.5S 3.7W of Olmitz
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50749, -99.00886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 100 RD over Boot Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 100 RD over Boot 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 100 RD over Boot Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 100 RD over Boot Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NW 100 RD over Boot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.