US Bridges

Rs 132 over Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 4.0E of Longford · Structure no. 000000000140340

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 132 over Badger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 132 over Badger Creek in Clay 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 132
CrossesBadger Creek
Location4.0E of Longford
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17651, -97.25933
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 132 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 132 over Badger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 132 over Badger Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 132 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 132 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.