US Bridges

NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.0N of Attica · Structure no. 000390719806720

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 100 RD
CrossesW. Branch Bluff Creek
Location1.0W 4.0N of Attica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29733, -98.24356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW 100 RD over W. Branch Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.