US Bridges

Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0E of Lecompton · Structure no. 000231031504326

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 20.44N-7.45E
CrossesOakley Creek
Location1.0E of Lecompton
RouteCounty Highway 2310
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03643, -95.36678
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 20.44N-7.45E over Oakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.