US Bridges

Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.5W of Idana · Structure no. 000000000140580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1587
CrossesTrib to Five Creek
Location2.0N 4.5W of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 1587
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38723, -97.35054
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 1587 over Trib to Five Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1587 over Trib to Five 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1587 over Trib to Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.