US Bridges

RD 115 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 1.5S K-96 4.4W Co. Line · Structure no. 000680567605165

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 115 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 115 over Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 115
CrossesCreek
Location1.5S K-96 4.4W Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42934, -99.66429
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 115 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 115 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 115 over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 115 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD 115 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.