US Bridges

Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.5E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000750929403840

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesStar Union Road
CrossesEast Fork Adams Creek
Location5.5E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39159, -96.30734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed—
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 Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Union Road over East Fork Adams 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 Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Star Union Road over East Fork Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.