US Bridges

120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.0W of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000920081

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries120 Road (rs 2133)
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek
Location2.0N 3.0W of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 2133
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84124, -98.61456
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 120 Road (rs 2133) over Middle Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.