US Bridges

P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.3W of Lamar · Structure no. 000720787704060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesP.7-6 Local
CrossesWest Pipe Creek
Location1.5S 3.3W of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23392, -97.63713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1995)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is P.7-6 Local over West Pipe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns P.7-6 Local over West Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.