US Bridges

130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 230 2.0N 3.8W JCT US75&54 · Structure no. 001040985205880

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries130th RD
CrossesBranch of Owl Creek
Location230 2.0N 3.8W JCT US75&54
RouteCounty Highway 10408
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90886, -95.80872
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
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 130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th RD over Branch of 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 130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 130th RD over Branch of Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.