US Bridges

W 230 RD over Ladder Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kansas · 8.0N 2.0W of Scott City · Structure no. 000000000860040

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 230 RD over Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 230 RD over Ladder Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW 230 RD
CrossesLadder Creek
Location8.0N 2.0W of Scott City
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyScott County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59831, -100.93505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 230 RD over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 230 RD over Ladder 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 230 RD over Ladder Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 230 RD over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 230 RD over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.