Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek
PoorPosted for loadCloud County, Kansas · 1.1E 1.2N of Glasco · Structure no. 000150769203860
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Eagle RD over Mortimer 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle RD over Mortimer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.