RS 552 Jay Rd over Branch Owl Creek
Woodson County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- RS 552 Jay Rd over Branch Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 145 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 73 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Woodson County rated fair (51.4%); 15 (10.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 63 ft |
| Location | 009 0.9N 3.0W Jct US75&54 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001040009 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Woodson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US75 Hwy over S Owl Creek Drainage | 1931 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over South Owl Creek | 1990 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over UP R.R. | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over E Buffalo CR Drain | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,683 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over North Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,490 | Fair |
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