US Bridges

Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 3.5N of Hamilton · Structure no. 000370947005705

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD W (U-10.5)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.5N of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03379, -96.15816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2006)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD W (U-10.5) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.