Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 1.2S 2.0E of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440037
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ferguson Rd. over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.