US Bridges

R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.5E 4.6S of Bazaar · Structure no. 000090909005466

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesR-22.6 Minor Col
CrossesSharpes Creek
Location1.5E 4.6S of Bazaar
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20552, -96.50168
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns R-22.6 Minor Col over Sharpes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.