Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0E of Havensville · Structure no. 000750957003623
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Armstrong Road over Vermillion 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 Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Armstrong Road over Vermillion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.