US Bridges

D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 12.0N 0.5W of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000001020110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD Road (rs 1951)
CrossesLadder Creek
Location12.0N 0.5W of Selkirk
RouteCounty Highway 1951
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65551, -101.54874
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns D Road (rs 1951) over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.