US Bridges

W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.0E of Woodruff · Structure no. 000740605703063

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW. 100 Rd. (118)
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location3.0S 4.0E of Woodruff
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95464, -99.35196
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut 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. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W. 100 Rd. (118) over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.