US Bridges

Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 8.7S of Weskan · Structure no. 000000001000009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 6 (rs 288)
CrossesSouth Fork Ladder Creek
Location8.7S of Weskan
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74141, -101.96503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 6 (rs 288) over South Fork Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.