US Bridges

County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0E & 2.0S of Madison · Structure no. 000370951505606

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 75 over Van Horner 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 75
CrossesVan Horner Creek
Location1.0E & 2.0S of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10455, -96.11121
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2006)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek built?

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

What condition is County Rd. 75 over Van Horner 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 County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 75 over Van Horner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.