US Bridges

Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5W of Dentonia · Structure no. 000450699503460

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal H-2.5
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location1.0S 0.5W of Dentonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66889, -98.47554
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$220,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local H-2.5 over East Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local H-2.5 over East Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.