US Bridges

W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 8.0N 5.0W of Larned · Structure no. 000730619405340

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Road over Trib. to 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Road
CrossesTrib. to Ash Creek
Location8.0N 5.0W of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30486, -99.18875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.