US Bridges

Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0E of Baldwin City · Structure no. 000231055904680

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 3.0N-19.85E
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location2.0E of Baldwin City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78235, -95.13108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain 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 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 3.0N-19.85E over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.