US Bridges

Hartwich Road over Adams Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0S 5.0E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000000750210

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartwich Road over Adams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hartwich Road over Adams Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHartwich Road
CrossesAdams Creek
Location1.0S 5.0E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37715, -96.31683
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic294 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hartwich Road over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartwich Road over Adams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hartwich Road over Adams Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hartwich Road over Adams Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hartwich Road over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.