US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Bloody Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.6E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090600

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1918 over Bloody Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1918 over Bloody Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRs 1918
CrossesBloody Creek
Location2.0S 4.6E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 1918
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36191, -96.45497
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2014)
Projected traffic134 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1918 over Bloody Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 over Bloody 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 Bloody Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1918 over Bloody Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Bloody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.