US Bridges

Acorn RD over Chapman Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0S of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000150809003941

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn RD over Chapman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Acorn RD over Chapman Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAcorn RD
CrossesChapman Creek
Location2.0S of Miltonvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32049, -97.44468
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 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 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 Acorn RD over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acorn RD over Chapman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Acorn RD over Chapman Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Acorn RD over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Acorn RD over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.