Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek
GoodJefferson County, Kansas · 1.3S 4.1W of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000441027904104
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kiowa RD over Big 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 Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kiowa RD over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.