US Bridges

Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 0.4N of Oak Hill · Structure no. 000140819504025

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal B.5-22.5
CrossesChapman Creek
Location0.4N of Oak Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25358, -97.34308
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local B.5-22.5 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.