US Bridges

V Road over Monkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 3.0S of Bellaire · Structure no. 000920679003341

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Road over Monkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V Road over Monkey Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesV Road
CrossesMonkey Creek
Location3.0S of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75583, -98.67306
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V Road over Monkey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Road over Monkey 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 V Road over Monkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is V Road over Monkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns V Road over Monkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.