US Bridges

150th RD over West Oak Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · .5M E 3.9M S Concordia · Structure no. 000150787003668

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th RD over West Oak Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 150th RD over West Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries150th RD
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location.5M E 3.9M S Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51332, -97.64797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 150th RD over West Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th RD over West Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 150th RD over West Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 150th RD over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 150th RD over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.