US Bridges

Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Kansas · Perry Lake Ks · Structure no. CEPNWKKS0000021

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 7 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld County Road
CrossesFish Pond Creek
LocationPerry Lake Ks
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23516, -95.40955
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width7 ft (2.1 m)
Roadway width6 ft (1.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old County Road over Fish Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 7 ft wide.

Who owns Old County Road over Fish Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).