US Bridges

1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .1 W 1600-FINNEY · Structure no. 000000000020016

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1600 RD E.5-16.0
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location.1 W 1600-FINNEY
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25929, -95.43357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2014)
Projected traffic780 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1600 RD E.5-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.