US Bridges

P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.5W of Lamar · Structure no. 000720787504020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesP.5-4 Local
CrossesPipe Creek
Location0.5N 3.5W of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26299, -97.63961
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is P.5-4 Local over Pipe 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 P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns P.5-4 Local over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.