US Bridges

200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 5.0S 7.5E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000920693403380

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries200 Road
CrossesEast Oak Cr. Tributary
Location5.0S 7.5E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72635, -98.53378
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Road over East Oak Cr. Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.