US Bridges

Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 219 2.5N&6.0W JCT US75&54 · Structure no. 001040981005865

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrouse Rd.
CrossesMiddle Branch Owl Creek
Location219 2.5N&6.0W JCT US75&54
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91592, -95.84867
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Grouse Rd. over Middle Branch Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.