US Bridges

Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 2.4S 3.8W of Mercier · Structure no. 000000000070048

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1556 Falcon Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.4S 3.8W of Mercier
RouteCounty Highway 1556
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67316, -95.67639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating81.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1556 Falcon Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.