US Bridges

Rs 1290 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.5E 1.5S of Shannon · Structure no. 000000000030400

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1290 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1290 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 89 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1290
CrossesStream
Location3.5E 1.5S of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 1290
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5442, -95.17278
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2007)
Projected traffic855 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1290 over Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Rs 1290 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1290 over Stream carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1290 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1290 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.