US Bridges

100 Road over Ash Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Larned · Structure no. 000730631005442

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 Road over Ash Creek is a steel culvert carrying 100 Road over Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries100 Road
CrossesAsh Creek
Location3.0N 1.0E of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22925, -99.07739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 Road over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100 Road over Ash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 100 Road over Ash Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 100 Road over Ash Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 100 Road over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.