US-56 Highway over Smith Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · .75 MI N Sjct K-31 HWY · Structure no. 999905600701131
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,262
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 Highway over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 Highway over Smith Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 Highway over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 Highway over Smith 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 Highway over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-56 Highway over Smith Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 Highway over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.