US Bridges

V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5N of Bellaire · Structure no. 00000000092B014

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesV Road (rs 627)
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location0.5N of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80715, -98.67296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns V Road (rs 627) over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.