US Bridges

Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.8E of Miltonvale · Structure no. 000000000150540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1404 | Bell RD
CrossesChapman Creek
Location1.0S 0.8E of Miltonvale
RouteCounty Highway 1404
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33548, -97.42813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic140 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 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman 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 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1404 | Bell RD over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.