US Bridges

1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0E of Videtta Spur · Structure no. 000631013007080

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1800 RD Mile 23
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location1.0E of Videtta Spur
RouteCounty Highway 6306
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03552, -95.55917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 RD Mile 23 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.