W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek
GoodPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 1.5N 8.0E of Burrton · Structure no. 000400799505700
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns W 1st ST over Black Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.