US Bridges

Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 037 2.0N 1.7W of Rose · Structure no. 000000001040037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1882 70th RD
CrossesSouth Owl Creek
Location037 2.0N 1.7W of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 1882
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82111, -95.71594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 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 Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Rs 1882 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 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1882 70th RD over South Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.