US Bridges

210 Road (rs 1723) over East Oak Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 6.5S 0.9E of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000920079

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road (rs 1723) over East Oak Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 210 Road (rs 1723) over East Oak Creek 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road (rs 1723)
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location6.5S 0.9E of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 1723
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7123, -98.54507
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 East Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is 210 Road (rs 1723) over East 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 210 Road (rs 1723) over East Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.