US Bridges

Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0W of Industry · Structure no. 000000000140410

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 794
CrossesTrib to Chapman Creek
Location2.0W of Industry
RouteCounty Highway 794
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13329, -97.20887
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 794 over Trib to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.