US Bridges

Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek

Fair

Elk County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.0E of Busby · Structure no. 000000000250320

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKilldeer
CrossesEast Painterhood Creek
Location0.8S 2.0E of Busby
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45959, -96.00759
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killdeer over East 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 Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Killdeer over East Painterhood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.