US Bridges

E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.3E of Melvern · Structure no. 000701005205100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 325th ST 151
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.5S 1.3E of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 7006
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47779, -95.61281
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 325th ST 151 over Willow 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 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 325th ST 151 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.