US Bridges

Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 10.3N 2.9E of Cedar Point · Structure no. 000000000090210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 92
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location10.3N 2.9E of Cedar Point
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41155, -96.76491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2014)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.