US Bridges

E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 8.0N 2.0E of Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000740613103180

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Jade Rd. (137)
CrossesWest Big Creek
Location8.0N 2.0E of Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87154, -99.28922
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big 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 E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E. Jade Rd. (137) over West Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.