US Bridges

Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0S of Haven · Structure no. 000780771605940

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCastleton RD 38.58
CrossesTrib. to Gar Creek
Location2.0S of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 7810
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86869, -97.78267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Castleton RD 38.58 over Trib. to Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.