US Bridges

Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.2E 1.2S of Tescott · Structure no. 000000000720240

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek in Ottawa 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447
CrossesTable Rock Creek
Location0.2E 1.2S of Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9928, -97.87324
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 447 over Table Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 over Table Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.