US Bridges

Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.7W of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000060320

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek in Bourbon 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1191
CrossesTennyson Creek
Location1.0S 1.7W of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 1191
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83431, -95.0106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2006)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1191 over Tennyson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1191 over Tennyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.