US Bridges

Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.5S 7.7E of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000010090

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location0.5S 7.7E of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79095, -95.28131
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2006)
Projected traffic302 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2 over Branch of Big 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 2 over Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2 over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.