US Bridges

2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 12.2S 12.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120190

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2 Road (rs 877)
CrossesBattle Creek
Location12.2S 12.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59375, -102.03147
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 2 Road (rs 877) over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.