US Bridges

180th RD over Oak Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.8N 3.5E of Concordia · Structure no. 000150793003569

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th RD over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180th RD over Oak Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries180th RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.8N 3.5E of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58147, -97.59362
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 180th RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does 180th RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 180th RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 180th RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.