US Bridges

7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.6E of Strong City · Structure no. 000090911205160

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries7-S.2 Local Rd.
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location2.5N 2.6E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43458, -96.48059
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 7-S.2 Local Rd. over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.