US Bridges

130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 7.0N 13.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900080

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries130 E (rs 276)
CrossesBow Creek
Location7.0N 13.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45917, -100.19958
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 E (rs 276) over Bow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 130 E (rs 276) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.