US Bridges

Hawk over Painterhood Creek

Fair

Elk County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.2E of Longton · Structure no. 000000000250100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk over Painterhood Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hawk over Painterhood Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHawk
CrossesPainterhood Creek
Location3.0N 1.2E of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42379, -96.05703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hawk over Painterhood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk over Painterhood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hawk over Painterhood Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hawk over Painterhood Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hawk over Painterhood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.