US Bridges

Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.2E of Fact · Structure no. 000140857703640

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 3.0-U.7
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.0S 2.2E of Fact
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53937, -96.98467
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman 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 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 3.0-U.7 over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.