EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, Kansas · 5.0N 2.5E of Niotaze · Structure no. 000100967506940
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is EE5120 Washington over Bee 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 EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns EE5120 Washington over Bee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.