X Road over Red Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadComanche County, Kansas · 4.0S 13.8E of Buttermilk · Structure no. 000000000170100
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
X Road over Red Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X Road over Red Fork Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was X Road over Red Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is X Road over Red Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does X Road over Red Fork Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is X Road over Red Fork Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns X Road over Red Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.