US Bridges

Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 6.0S of Belpre · Structure no. 000000000240002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 219 270 Road
CrossesS. Wild Horse Creek
Location6.0S of Belpre
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86071, -99.09592
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 219 270 Road over S. Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.