US Bridges

700 Road over Chetopa Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.5E of Altoona · Structure no. 001031003906480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 Road over Chetopa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 700 Road over Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries700 Road
CrossesChetopa Creek
Location3.5S 1.5E of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47192, -95.63566
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 700 Road over Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 Road over Chetopa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 700 Road over Chetopa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 700 Road over Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 700 Road over Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.