US Bridges

K95 HWY over Ladder Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kansas · 1.15 MI N of S JCT US-83 · Structure no. 999909500860041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K95 HWY over Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K95 HWY over Ladder Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 944 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK95 HWY
CrossesLadder Creek
Location1.15 MI N of S JCT US-83
RouteState Highway 95
CountyScott County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63833, -100.91389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2023)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K95 HWY over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K95 HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K95 HWY over Ladder Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K95 HWY over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K95 HWY over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.