US Bridges

Udall RD over Chetopa Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.7S of Altoona · Structure no. 001031009006467

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Udall RD over Chetopa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Udall RD over Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUdall RD
CrossesChetopa Creek
Location3.0E 3.7S of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 10332
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47665, -95.59723
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 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 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 Udall RD over Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Udall RD over Chetopa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Udall RD over Chetopa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Udall RD over Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Udall RD over Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.