US Bridges

Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.5W of Attica · Structure no. 000000000390030

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek in Harper 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 296 NW 40 RD
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.0S 0.5W of Attica
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21036, -98.23714
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 296 NW 40 RD over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.