US Bridges

Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.4E 7.9S of Langdon · Structure no. 000780717106120

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmoots Ck RD.11.15
CrossesGoose Creek Trib
Location2.4E 7.9S of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 298
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73254, -98.2804
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Smoots Ck RD.11.15 over Goose Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.