US Bridges

Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.3E of Fulton · Structure no. 000061105405740

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 4 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20.3-C.0
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.3E of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0083, -94.70583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2006)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish 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 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20.3-C.0 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.