US Bridges

1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1 E of 1600-INDIANA · Structure no. 000000000020007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1600 RD I.1-16.0
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.1 E of 1600-INDIANA
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2593, -95.36781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic228 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1600 RD I.1-16.0 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.