US Bridges

Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kansas · 3.0S 8.5W of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1883 RD W
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location3.0S 8.5W of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 1883
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15082, -99.93575
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1883 RD W over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.