US Bridges

W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5S 4.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740595303100

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 115 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Fox Rd. (83)
CrossesJack Creek
Location1.5S 4.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92966, -99.44991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns W. Fox Rd. (83) over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.