Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodson County, Kansas · 300 2 S 6 E 54-75 · Structure no. 001041005005960
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Squirrel Rd. over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.