US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Stout Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.4E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090580

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1918 over Stout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1918 over Stout Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1918
CrossesStout Creek
Location0.5S 2.4E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 1918
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37673, -96.48368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1918 over Stout Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 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 1918 over Stout Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1918 over Stout Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Stout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.