US Bridges

CR 150 over Old Maids Fork

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 6.1S 3.0W of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830587005241

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150 over Old Maids Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150 over Old Maids Fork in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 150
CrossesOld Maids Fork
Location6.1S 3.0W of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37792, -99.49175
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating17.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150 over Old Maids Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150 over Old Maids Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150 over Old Maids Fork carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 150 over Old Maids Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150 over Old Maids Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.