R Road over Ash Creek
PoorPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.5E of Larned · Structure no. 000730633505440
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R Road over Ash Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Road over Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R Road over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is R Road over 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 2025.
How much traffic does R Road over Ash Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is R Road over Ash Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns R Road over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.