US Bridges

7 Road over Ladder Creek

FairPosted for load

Greeley County, Kansas · 9.0W 14.9N of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360050

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Road over Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7 Road over Ladder Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7 Road
CrossesLadder Creek
Location9.0W 14.9N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68256, -101.91997
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7 Road over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 Road over Ladder 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 7 Road over Ladder Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7 Road over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 7 Road over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.