US Bridges

1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5S 5.0W of Tyro · Structure no. 000630975007085

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1700 RD Mile 3
CrossesHafer Run Creek
Location0.5S 5.0W of Tyro
RouteCounty Highway 6303
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03119, -95.91043
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run 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 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 RD Mile 3 over Hafer Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.