US Bridges

Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 6.4N of Rose Hill · Structure no. 000000000080042

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,355 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 71 843-13NB
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location6.4N of Rose Hill
RouteCity Street 6875
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65913, -97.13516
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2016)
Projected traffic20,355 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 71 843-13NB over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.