US Bridges

W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 4.5N 5.0W of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000000000740220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 500 RD (rs 535)
CrossesBoughton Creek
Location4.5N 5.0W of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82114, -99.42162
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 500 RD (rs 535) over Boughton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.