US Bridges

Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.1E 2.0N of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150300

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 146 | Union RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.1E 2.0N of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 146
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60977, -97.63637
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2022)
Projected traffic420 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 146 | Union RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 146 | 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.