US Bridges

W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0W of Stuttgart · Structure no. 000740593203240

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Mohawk RD (75)
CrossesStarvation Creek
Location2.0N 1.0W of Stuttgart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82849, -99.47349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.1 US tons
Inventory rating2.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns W. Mohawk RD (75) over Starvation Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.