US Bridges

210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 6.5S 1.0W of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000920078

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road (rs 1723)
CrossesOak Creek
Location6.5S 1.0W of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 1723
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7116, -98.58094
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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 210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 210 Road (rs 1723) over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Road (rs 1723) over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.