US Bridges

Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.9S 4.2E of Nortonville · Structure no. 000441043203809

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 115 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Rd.
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.9S 4.2E of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40585, -95.25167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Thomas Rd. over Crooked 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 Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Rd. over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.