US Bridges

Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.2W 0.7S of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000010020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1 800 St.
CrossesBranch of Owl Creek
Location1.2W 0.7S of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78983, -95.47059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2006)
Projected traffic743 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Branch of Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1 800 St. over Branch of Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.