US Bridges

5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.7E of Sycamore · Structure no. 000631001706705

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5450 RD Mile 17
CrossesChateau Creek
Location1.5S 2.7E of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30473, -95.66048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek built?

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

What condition is 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5450 RD Mile 17 over Chateau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.