US Bridges

Rs 1 over Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.2W 0.5S of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000010030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1 over 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1
CrossesOwl Creek
Location1.2W 0.5S of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80417, -95.47142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2006)
Projected traffic780 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1 over Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1 over 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 over Owl Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.