US Bridges

250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.1W of Dispatch · Structure no. 000000000920050

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries250 Road (rs 868)
CrossesOak Creek Tributary
Location4.0N 3.1W of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 868
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65448, -98.56606
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary 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 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Road (rs 868) over Oak Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.