US Bridges

Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.0W of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000450711003145

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor W.5-8.0
CrossesBurr Oak Creek
Location1.5N 3.0W of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 4505
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89261, -98.36221
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr 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 Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor W.5-8.0 over Burr Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.