US Bridges

K2 HWY over Bluff Creek

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 2.43 MI W K44 Anthony · Structure no. 999900200390271

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
421 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K2 HWY over Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.43 MI W K44 Anthony
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15139, -98.08278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K2 HWY over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is K2 HWY over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.