US Bridges

Godlove Road over East Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.3E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000000000750590

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godlove Road over East Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Godlove Road over East Fork Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGodlove Road
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location3.0N 1.3E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 1464
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43578, -96.38586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic125 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Godlove Road over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godlove Road over East Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Godlove Road over East Fork Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Godlove Road over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Godlove Road over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.