US Bridges

Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.2E 0.5S of Ozawkie · Structure no. 000000000440014

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,705
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFerguson Rd.
CrossesLittle Slough Creek
Location2.2E 0.5S of Ozawkie
RouteCounty Highway 328
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2216, -95.4208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2019)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek carry?

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Rd. over Little Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.