US Bridges

Dd Road (east) over Bow Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.0E of Densmore · Structure no. 000330563103620

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (east) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dd Road (east) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (east)
CrossesBow Creek
Location6.0S 1.0E of Densmore
RouteCounty Highway 3326
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55353, -99.73047
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 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 (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 (east) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dd Road (east) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dd Road (east) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.