US Bridges

Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.3W of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 138 | Crest RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.3W of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3612, -97.84917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 138 | Crest RD over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.