US Bridges

Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.7S 1.4W of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231029504587

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal 7.3N-6.5E
CrossesWashington Creek
Location1.7S 1.4W of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84437, -95.3803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local 7.3N-6.5E over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.