US Bridges

Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.0E of Ladysmith · Structure no. 000140849004045

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q.0-23.5
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.0S 6.0E of Ladysmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2416, -97.07311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q.0-23.5 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 Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q.0-23.5 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.