US Bridges

250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.5S of Garland · Structure no. 000000000060170

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries250th St. Rs 55
CrossesWest Fork Dry Wood Creek
Location1.5W 2.5S of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69439, -94.64892
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2006)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 250th St. Rs 55 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.