US Bridges

Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 4.0W 0.2N of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000010360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1131 Hawaii RD
CrossesOwl Creek
Location4.0W 0.2N of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82028, -95.51958
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2006)
Projected traffic124 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1131 Hawaii RD 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 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1131 Hawaii RD over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.