US Bridges

Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.0E 2.0N of Eureka · Structure no. 000370941005963

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD T (R-23.3)
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location4.0E 2.0N of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84848, -96.21458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2006)
Projected traffic22 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 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 Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD T (R-23.3) over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.