US Bridges

Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.2E of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesXylem Rd. Rs 1741
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5N 4.2E of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 1741
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01532, -94.6365
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Xylem Rd. Rs 1741 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.