US Bridges

Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 025 4.4E 2.0N of Rose · Structure no. 000000001040025

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1131 70th RD
CrossesSouth Owl Creek
Location025 4.4E 2.0N of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82047, -95.61031
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$730,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1131 70th RD over South Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.