US Bridges

N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0E 6.6N of Burrton · Structure no. 000400791005586

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Willow Lake
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. Riv.
Location3.0E 6.6N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12083, -97.61056
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2006)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N Willow Lake over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.