US Bridges

K95 HWY over Ladder Creek

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 3.21 MI N of S JCT US-83 · Structure no. 999909500860051

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
395
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 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesK95 HWY
CrossesLadder Creek
Location3.21 MI N of S JCT US-83
RouteState Highway 95
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66639, -100.91778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2023)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is K95 HWY over Ladder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does K95 HWY over Ladder Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K95 HWY over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K95 HWY over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.