US Bridges

2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 6.5N of Hanover · Structure no. 001010869503020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2-AA.5 48
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location6.5N of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 10124
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98747, -96.87229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic66 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 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2-AA.5 48 over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.