US Bridges

Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.2S 4.0W of Hollenberg · Structure no. 001010849003028

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQ-2.8 33
CrossesJoy Creek
Location0.2S 4.0W of Hollenberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97745, -97.0688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 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 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 Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Q-2.8 33 over Joy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.