US Bridges

US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.45 MI N K18 SB · Structure no. 999908100720331

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS81 HWY SB
CrossesLocl RD Antelope Creek
Location0.45 MI N K18 SB
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02278, -97.64278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,848 (2023)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek carry?

About 3,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US81 HWY SB over Locl RD Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.