US Bridges

230 Road over Oak Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 8.0S 7.0E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000920693203440

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 Road over Oak Creek Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 115 years old, older 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 10 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries230 Road
CrossesOak Creek Trib.
Location8.0S 7.0E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68341, -98.53875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 230 Road over Oak Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.