US Bridges

Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 8.0N of Fostoria · Structure no. 000750909003604

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Bluff Creek
Location8.0N of Fostoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56082, -96.50099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Creek Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.