US Bridges

Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.5W 0.5S of Climax · Structure no. 000000000370430

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 780 P Road
CrossesTadpole Creek
Location3.5W 0.5S of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70511, -96.28853
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole 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 Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 780 P Road over Tadpole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.