US Bridges

Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib.

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 5.4W of Elsmore · Structure no. 000000000010095

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib. in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2 Delaware RD
CrossesBig Creek Trib.
Location5.4W of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79105, -95.24994
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic275 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib. 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 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2 Delaware RD over Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.