US Bridges

2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.2E of Dearing · Structure no. 000000000630500

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,442
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2000 RD Mile 15
CrossesTrib. to Ohio Creek
Location0.2E of Dearing
RouteCounty Highway 816
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05139, -95.70194
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2010)
Projected traffic1,730 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 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 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio 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 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 RD Mile 15 over Trib. to Ohio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.