US Bridges

200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 10.8N 0.2W of Penokee · Structure no. 000000000330105

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries200 Ave (rs 718)
CrossesBow Creek
Location10.8N 0.2W of Penokee
RouteCounty Highway 718
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50759, -99.97528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Ave (rs 718) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.