US Bridges

Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 13.1N 0.9E of Bogue · Structure no. 000000000330240

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (rs 861)
CrossesTrib. to Bow Creek
Location13.1N 0.9E of Bogue
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55334, -99.66694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dd Road (rs 861) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.