US Bridges

E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.3W of Melvern · Structure no. 000700997805040

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 301st ST 123
CrossesChicken Creek
Location0.5N 2.3W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 7008
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52188, -95.67899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E 301st ST 123 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.