US Bridges

Rs 1565 over Pool Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.6N 4.8W of Sedan · Structure no. 000000000100420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1565 over Pool Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1565 over Pool Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1565
CrossesPool Creek
Location1.6N 4.8W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 1565
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15012, -96.27359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1565 over Pool Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1565 over Pool 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1565 over Pool Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1565 over Pool Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1565 over Pool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.