US Bridges

5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.4S 3.0E of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000630090

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5700 RD Mile 11
CrossesPotato Creek
Location0.4S 3.0E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 458
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14365, -95.53966
Functional classRural Major 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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2010)
Projected traffic402 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato 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 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5700 RD Mile 11 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.