US Bridges

Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370935005945

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD Q (O-22.5)
CrossesTrib. to Bachelor Creek
Location2.0E 2.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 3707
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86094, -96.269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2006)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor 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 Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD Q (O-22.5) over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.