US Bridges

Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 4.5W 3.0S of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130450

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1883 RD W
CrossesTrib. to Keiger Creek
Location4.5W 3.0S of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 1883
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14967, -99.85931
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger 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 Trib. to Keiger Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1883 RD W over Trib. to Keiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.