US Bridges

Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 9.5S 4.3W of Simpson · Structure no. 000620747204040

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. W2Z
CrossesWest Branch Third Creek
Location9.5S 4.3W of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24833, -98.01944
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2002)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third 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 Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. W2Z over West Branch Third Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.