US Bridges

Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 10.4W 0.5N of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRs 92
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location10.4W 0.5N of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40606, -96.73401
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic132 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 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 April 2024.

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.