US Bridges

Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.0E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000000000920034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 833)
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek Trib.
Location0.5N 3.0E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80632, -98.61658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 833) over Middle Oak Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.