US Bridges

Mccall RD over Slough Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.9N of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000441035904041

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccall RD over Slough Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mccall RD over Slough Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 102 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccall RD
CrossesSlough Creek
Location1.9N of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24441, -95.31328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccall RD over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mccall RD over Slough 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 Mccall RD over Slough Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mccall RD over Slough Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mccall RD over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.