US Bridges

Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 15.5W 0.2S of Bloom · Structure no. 000000000290270

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek in Ford 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1435 (rd 102)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location15.5W 0.2S of Bloom
RouteCounty Highway 1435
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48931, -100.1805
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
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 Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1435 (rd 102) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.