US Bridges

Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.1W of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000000000070039

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1293 Kestrel RD
CrossesEuchre Creek
Location1.0N 0.1W of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 1293
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87906, -95.56399
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1293 Kestrel RD over Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.