US Bridges

Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0W of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek in Cloud 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 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 145 | Union RD
CrossesCreek
Location2.0N 2.0W of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6099, -97.69568
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
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 145 | Union RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 145 | Union RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 145 | Union RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.