US Bridges

Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.0E of Onaga · Structure no. 000750945503800

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Creek Road
CrossesVermillion River
Location5.0S 1.0E of Onaga
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41944, -96.15827
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River 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 Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Creek Road over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.