US Bridges

Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0N 8.2W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780721705520

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal MEDF230
CrossesPeace Creek
Location2.0N 8.2W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17356, -98.23913
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.9 US tons
Inventory rating1.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local MEDF230 over Peace 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local MEDF230 over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.