US Bridges

K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 6.83 MI E K4 · Structure no. 999909200440251

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K92 HWY over Fishpond 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 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesK92 HWY
CrossesFishpond Creek
Location6.83 MI E K4
RouteState Highway 92
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23528, -95.40972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2023)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is K92 HWY over Fishpond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K92 HWY over Fishpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.