US Bridges

Iron RD over Fisher Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.8W 5.2N of Glasco · Structure no. 000150763203780

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron RD over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Iron RD over Fisher Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIron RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location1.8W 5.2N of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43749, -97.8688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Iron RD over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron RD over Fisher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Iron RD over Fisher Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Iron RD over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Iron RD over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.