US Bridges

Rs 856 over Stout Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.8E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090390

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 856 over Stout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 856 over Stout Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 856
CrossesStout Creek
Location0.5S 2.8E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 856
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39137, -96.48797
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 856 over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 856 over Stout 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 856 over Stout Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 856 over Stout Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 856 over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.