US Bridges

US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 9.94 MI NW Ejct K9 · Structure no. 999915900030421

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS159 HWY
CrossesSouth Creek Drainage
Location9.94 MI NW Ejct K9
RouteU.S. Route 159
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55083, -95.495
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US159 HWY over South Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.