US Bridges

RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.5E 2.5N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370935605944

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 175 (22.4-O.6)
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location2.5E 2.5N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 3707
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86256, -96.25933
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over 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 RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 175 (22.4-O.6) over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.