US Bridges

N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.4N 1.0W of Wellington · Structure no. 000960811006681

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Ridge Rd.
CrossesOak Creek
Location4.4N 1.0W of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33041, -97.42154
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ridge Rd. over Oak 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ridge Rd. over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.