US Bridges

Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 13.0S 7.8E Sharon Springs · Structure no. 001000359804800

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArrowhead Road
CrossesLadder Creek
Location13.0S 7.8E Sharon Springs
RouteCounty Highway 10220
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69939, -101.59883
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Road over 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 Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Road over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.