W Road over Ash Creek
GoodPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 8.0N 7.5W of Larned · Structure no. 000730615005340
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Road over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Road over Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Road over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Road over Ash 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does W Road over Ash Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Road over Ash Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns W Road over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.