US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 5.61 MI N K106 · Structure no. 999908100720071
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,884
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US81 HWY SB over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek carry?
About 4,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY SB over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.