US Bridges

L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 4.4S 3.4W of Bogue · Structure no. 000330561103980

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road (east)
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location4.4S 3.4W of Bogue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29226, -99.75155
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Road (east) over Wild Horse 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 L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns L Road (east) over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.