US Bridges

D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Kansas · 12.0N 2.5E of Leoti · Structure no. 000000001020070

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD Road (rs 924)
CrossesTrib. to Ladder Creek
Location12.0N 2.5E of Leoti
RouteCounty Highway 924
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65611, -101.31611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns D Road (rs 924) over Trib. to Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.