US Bridges

Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.5W 2.7S of Garland · Structure no. 000061111006167

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 23.0-X.7
CrossesWest Fork Dry Wood Creek
Location2.5W 2.7S of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69221, -94.6675
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood 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 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 23.0-X.7 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.