US Bridges

CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 13.5N 0.8E of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000770389803025

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr. in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCC.5 Road
CrossesEast Fork Burntwood Cr.
Location13.5N 0.8E of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98082, -101.35632
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.2 US tons
Inventory rating2.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CC.5 Road over East Fork Burntwood Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.