US Bridges

Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 2.0N 14.4W of Bloom · Structure no. 000000000290273

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1435 (wrangler)
CrossesTrib. to Crooked Creek
Location2.0N 14.4W of Bloom
RouteCounty Highway 1435
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51869, -100.16014
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1435 (wrangler) over Trib. to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.