US Bridges

130th RD over Owl Creek

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 250 1.9N 1.2E US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001040995205880

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th RD over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130th RD over Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries130th RD
CrossesOwl Creek
Location250 1.9N 1.2E US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 10408
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90786, -95.71483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 130th RD over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th RD over 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 Owl Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 130th RD over Owl Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 130th RD over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.