US Bridges

Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 2.5S 7.3E of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310003

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Creek Road
CrossesTrib. of Davis Creek
Location2.5S 7.3E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92242, -96.70766
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2004)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Creek Road over Trib. of Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.