Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.6W Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180843407140
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor 4S-17-35-3 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Minor 4S-17-35-3 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.