US Bridges

US75 HWY over Owl Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 1.58 MI N US54 · Structure no. 999907501040171

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US75 HWY over Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesOwl Creek
Location1.58 MI N US54
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90222, -95.73917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2023)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US75 HWY over Owl Creek 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 Owl Creek carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Owl Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.