US Bridges

25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.6E 1.5N of Palmer · Structure no. 001010841903480

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25-M.99 228
CrossesPeats Creek
Location0.6E 1.5N of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65357, -97.12633
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25-M.99 228 over Peats 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 25-M.99 228 over Peats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.