US Bridges

1600 RD A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.7W of Westphalia · Structure no. 000000000020044

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1600 RD A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1600 RD A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 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 A.8-16.0
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location5.0N 0.7W of Westphalia
RouteCounty Highway 1935
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25926, -95.50213
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2014)
Projected traffic586 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 A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1600 RD A.8-16.0 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 A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1600 RD A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1600 RD A.8-16.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.