US Bridges

Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0E of Hollis · Structure no. 000000000150330

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 146 | Union RD
CrossesLittle Upton Creek
Location1.5S 2.0E of Hollis
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60994, -97.51795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic247 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 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 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 146 | Union RD over Little Upton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.