US Bridges

E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 5.0S 4.0W of Kirwin · Structure no. 000740623003544

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 700 Rd. (171)
CrossesTrib. to Bow Creek
Location5.0S 4.0W of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 7404
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60728, -99.19722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E. 700 Rd. (171) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.