US Bridges

Camp RD over Criss Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.1E of Glasco · Structure no. 000150769103900

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp RD over Criss Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camp RD over Criss Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCamp RD
CrossesCriss Creek
Location0.8S 1.1E of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35034, -97.81469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp RD over Criss Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp RD over Criss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Camp RD over Criss Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camp RD over Criss Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Camp RD over Criss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.