US Bridges

Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 5.0W 3.0S of Lamont · Structure no. 000370957505664

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD BB(Z.5-8.4)
CrossesVan Horner Creek
Location5.0W 3.0S of Lamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06449, -96.05837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2006)
Projected traffic31 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 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 BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) 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 Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD BB(Z.5-8.4) over Van Horner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.