US Bridges

Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 5.5S 3.0E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000000000920045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek in Smith 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 867)
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location5.5S 3.0E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 867
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71783, -98.6168
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 867) over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.