US Bridges

W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · At Woodruff · Structure no. 000740597703005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Aztec RD (94)
CrossesTrib. to Jack Creek
LocationAt Woodruff
RouteCounty Highway 7418
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99271, -99.4278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to 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. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Aztec RD (94) over Trib. to Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.