US Bridges

320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 5.0 S of Edmund · Structure no. 000330561003621

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries320 Ave (north)
CrossesBow Creek
Location5.0 S of Edmund
RouteCounty Highway 902
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5531, -99.75132
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320 Ave (north) 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 320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 320 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.