Acorn RD over Chapman Creek
PoorPosted for loadCloud County, Kansas · 1.4E 2.0S of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000150811203940
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Acorn RD over Chapman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acorn RD over Chapman Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Acorn RD over Chapman Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Acorn RD over Chapman 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Acorn RD over Chapman Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Acorn RD over Chapman Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Acorn RD over Chapman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.