US Bridges

Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.3N 3.8W of Sedan · Structure no. 000000000100430

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1565 Kansas RD
CrossesMiddle Caney Creek
Location1.3N 3.8W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 1565
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14629, -96.25713
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1565 Kansas RD over Middle Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.