US Bridges

E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 8.0S 3.0E of Glade · Structure no. 000740617003587

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 400 Rd. (150)
CrossesBow Creek
Location8.0S 3.0E of Glade
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5721, -99.25326
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow 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. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E. 400 Rd. (150) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.