US Bridges

Rs 93 over Pickett Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.4W 8.9N of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090350

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 93 over Pickett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 93 over Pickett Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 93
CrossesPickett Creek
Location3.4W 8.9N of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50172, -96.71329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2014)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 93 over Pickett Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 93 over Pickett 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 93 over Pickett Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 93 over Pickett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 93 over Pickett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.