US Bridges

Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 5.2N 9.0E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090370

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 94
CrossesTrib. to Buckeye Creek
Location5.2N 9.0E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47376, -96.37287
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye 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 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 94 over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.