US Bridges

T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.4S of Hollenberg · Structure no. 001010855003068

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-4.8 38
CrossesJoy Creek
Location1.0W 2.4S of Hollenberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94649, -97.01254
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic72 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 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 T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-4.8 38 over Joy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-4.8 38 over Joy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.