US Bridges

Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 0.2W of Mildred · Structure no. 000000000010190

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 4 W Virginia RD
CrossesBranch of Middle Creek
Location0.2W of Mildred
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02315, -95.18536
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 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 10
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2006)
Projected traffic232 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle 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 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 4 W Virginia RD over Branch of Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.