US Bridges

Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.2S 3.0W of Valley Fall · Structure no. 000441015003982

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDecatur Rd.
CrossesDuck Creek
Location3.2S 3.0W of Valley Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28644, -95.51654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur Rd. over Duck 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 Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur Rd. over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.