US Bridges

Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.0W of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700470

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

About this bridge

Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog 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 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2075 28.1-14.0
CrossesFrog Creek
Location3.0S 3.0W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 2075
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46309, -95.69184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog 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 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2075 28.1-14.0 over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.