US Bridges

Local G-2.5 over East Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.5E of Dispatch · Structure no. 000450699503480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local G-2.5 over East Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local G-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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal G-2.5
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location4.0N 1.5E of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65442, -98.47593
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 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (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$350,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local G-2.5 over East Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.