US Bridges

Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.5N of Wakefield · Structure no. 000140847204062

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal P.2-24.2
CrossesCane Creek
Location4.0W 0.5N of Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23215, -97.09026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Local P.2-24.2 over Cane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local P.2-24.2 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.