US Bridges

Rs 1804 over Stout Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 16.5S 0.7W of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090560

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1804 over Stout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1804 over Stout Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1804
CrossesStout Creek
Location16.5S 0.7W of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 1804
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15907, -96.55349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1804 over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1804 over Stout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1804 over Stout Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1804 over Stout Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1804 over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.