US Bridges

US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 7.92 MI N US169 Bs Rt · Structure no. 999916900020361

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,612
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,071 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS-169 HWY
CrossesS Fk Pottawatomie Creek
Location7.92 MI N US169 Bs Rt
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36056, -95.13083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2023)
Projected traffic4,071 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie 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 US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 HWY over S Fk Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.