US Bridges

Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.5W 5.5S of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061103306080

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 19.3-T.0
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location1.5W 5.5S of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7614, -94.73415
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock 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 Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local 19.3-T.0 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.