K31 HWY over Long Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 3.39 MI N Wjct I-35 · Structure no. 999903100700951
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K31 HWY over Long Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K31 HWY over Long Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K31 HWY over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is K31 HWY over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does K31 HWY over Long Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K31 HWY over Long Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K31 HWY over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.