US Bridges

Ave H over Oak Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.7E 2.7N of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270725404700

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave H over Oak Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve H
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.7E 2.7N of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76911, -98.21605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Ave H over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave H over Oak 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 Ave H over Oak Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Oak Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ave H over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.