US Bridges

2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S 5.0W of Independence · Structure no. 000630987006845

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2900 RD Mile 15
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location1.5S 5.0W of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 6315
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20354, -95.80174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 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 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 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw 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 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2900 RD Mile 15 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.