US Bridges

Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.8W of Quincy · Structure no. 000000000370470

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek in Greenwood 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 782 Bsn 470
CrossesWest Creek
Location1.0N 2.8W of Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 782
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89547, -96.04528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West 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 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 782 Bsn 470 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.