US Bridges

Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.0N of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000000000440016

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Rd.
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location0.5E 1.0N of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23188, -95.30019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Rd. over Big Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Rd. over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.