Bell RD over Pipe Creek
PoorPosted for loadCloud County, Kansas · 1.0S 6.7W of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000150795303920
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell RD over Pipe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell RD over Pipe Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell RD over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell RD over Pipe 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 Bell RD over Pipe Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bell RD over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bell RD over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.