US Bridges

4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.6S 2.5E of Brickton · Structure no. 000000000630480

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4500 RD Mile 25
CrossesPrior Creek
Location0.6S 2.5E of Brickton
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34762, -95.65657
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2010)
Projected traffic53 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior 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 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 4500 RD Mile 25 over Prior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.