US Bridges

Outpost Road over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Wallace County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.0W of Wallace · Structure no. 001000355904509

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outpost Road over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Outpost Road over Pond Creek in Wallace 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesOutpost Road
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.5S 2.0W of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90319, -101.63025
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Outpost Road over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is Outpost Road over Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does Outpost Road over Pond Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Outpost Road over Pond Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Outpost Road over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.