W Road over West Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 2.7S 7.0E of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920681003367
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Road over West Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Road over West Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Road over West Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Road over West Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does W Road over West Oak Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W Road over West Oak Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns W Road over West Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.