US Bridges

W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv.

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.3S 8.3E of Buttermilk · Structure no. 000000000170560

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv. in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesW Road
CrossesSalt Fork Arkansas Riv.
Location1.3S 8.3E of Buttermilk
RouteCounty Highway 2007
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08934, -99.17472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv. 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 W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv.?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Road over Salt Fork Arkansas Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.