US Bridges

Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3165 Oat RD · Structure no. 000210849004304

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOat RD (Q6-S35)
CrossesCreek
Location3165 Oat RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05605, -97.07391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oat RD (Q6-S35) over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Oat RD (Q6-S35) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.