US Bridges

W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 5.0E of Long Island · Structure no. 000740597103080

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, 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 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 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Eagle Rd.
CrossesJack Creek
Location5.0E of Long Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9441, -99.43879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek built?

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

What condition is W. Eagle Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W. Eagle Rd. over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.