US Bridges

Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.6N of Petrolia · Structure no. 000000000010010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1 800 St.
CrossesScatter Creek
Location0.6N of Petrolia
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75314, -95.47117
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2006)
Projected traffic619 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1 800 St. over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.