US Bridges

145th RD over West Oak Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 6.0S of Concordia · Structure no. 000150785503708

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th RD over West Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 145th RD over West Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries145th RD
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location6.0S of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48492, -97.65667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 145th RD over West Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th RD over West Oak 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 145th RD over West Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 145th RD over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 145th RD over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.