US Bridges

US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 4.54 Mi. S. US-54 · Structure no. 999907501040151

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesS Owl Creek Drainage
Location4.54 Mi. S. US-54
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81333, -95.73861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,226 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over S Owl Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.