US Bridges

R Road over Fish Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.5W of St. Francis · Structure no. 000120341403260

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying R Road over Fish Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesR Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.0N 0.5W of St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1224
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81465, -101.81572
Functional classRural Minor 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
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 R Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road over Fish 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 R Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns R Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.