US Bridges

Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.5S of Geneva · Structure no. 000000000010120

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 4 Utah RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.0W 0.5S of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00919, -95.50733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2006)
Projected traffic144 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$470,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian 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 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 4 Utah RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.