US Bridges

Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.8W 2.0S of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150020

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 135 | Bell RD
CrossesFirst Creek
Location1.8W 2.0S of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 135
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33564, -97.86999
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 135 | Bell RD over First Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 135 | Bell RD over First 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 135 | Bell RD over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.