US Bridges

Union Rd. over Scatter Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.9N of Mclouth · Structure no. 000000000440027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Rd. over Scatter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Union Rd. over Scatter Creek in Jefferson 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Rd.
CrossesScatter Creek
Location5.9N of Mclouth
RouteCounty Highway 1285
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28691, -95.20827
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Rd. over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Rd. over Scatter 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 Union Rd. over Scatter Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Rd. over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union Rd. over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.