US Bridges

Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.3E of Dispatch · Structure no. 000450699303580

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal B-2.3
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location1.0S 1.3E of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58188, -98.4786
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local B-2.3 over East Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local B-2.3 over East Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.