US Bridges

Dixon RD over Bluff Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.2S 6.6W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960777007108

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon RD over Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dixon RD over Bluff Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon RD
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.2S 6.6W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01506, -97.72859
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon RD over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon RD over Bluff 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon RD over Bluff Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dixon RD over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon RD over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.