US Bridges

Dd Road (rs 861) over Bow Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 11.0N 0.3W of Nicodemus · Structure no. 000000000330260

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (rs 861) over Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dd Road (rs 861) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (rs 861)
CrossesBow Creek
Location11.0N 0.3W of Nicodemus
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5534, -99.62641
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dd Road (rs 861) over 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 Bow Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.