US Bridges

Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7N of Willis · Structure no. 000071015203343

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMeadowlark Rd.
CrossesHazel Creek
Location1.7N of Willis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7495, -95.5043
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic35 (2016)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlark Rd. over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.