US Bridges

Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 4.4S 3.0W of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700450

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2075 29.4-14.0
CrossesLong Creek
Location4.4S 3.0W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 2075
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4454, -95.69188
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2075 29.4-14.0 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.