US Bridges

Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0W of Flush · Structure no. 000000000750680

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMyers Valley Rd.
CrossesCamp Creek
Location1.5N 1.0W of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 1913
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31981, -96.46253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2013)
Projected traffic186 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 Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Valley Rd. over Camp 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 Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Valley Rd. over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.