US Bridges

3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.0W of Dearing · Structure no. 000630989007045

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3100 RD Mile 5
CrossesFawn Creek
Location4.0W of Dearing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05714, -95.78289
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic96 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 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn 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 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3100 RD Mile 5 over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.