US Bridges

Rs 92 over Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.2W 0.9N of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090240

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 92 over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 92 over Middle Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRs 92
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.2W 0.9N of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38669, -96.68851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2014)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 92 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 92 over Middle Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 92 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.