S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, Kansas · S.W. Cor. of Sedan · Structure no. 000100943306962
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S3132 W County RD over Deer 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns S3132 W County RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.