US Bridges

Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 5.3N 1.5E of Wetmore · Structure no. 000000000070061

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5041 145th St.
CrossesCraig Creek
Location5.3N 1.5E of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 5041
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71836, -95.77618
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$460,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5041 145th St. over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.