US Bridges

K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 6.74 MI N K-96 JCT · Structure no. 999902501020091

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK-25 HWY
CrossesLadder Creek
Location6.74 MI N K-96 JCT
RouteState Highway 25
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58167, -101.36778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2023)
Projected traffic989 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 HWY over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.