US Bridges

County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.6W 0.2N of Madison · Structure no. 000000000370100

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 365
CrossesBernard Creek
Location3.6W 0.2N of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14011, -96.20169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2006)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 365 over Bernard 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 365 over Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.