US Bridges

200th RD over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.3W of Aurora · Structure no. 000150797003764

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th RD over Thompson Creek is a concrete slab carrying 200th RD over Thompson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries200th RD
CrossesThompson Creek
Location0.4S 1.3W of Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44563, -97.55496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th RD over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th RD over Thompson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 200th RD over Thompson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 200th RD over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 200th RD over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.