US Bridges

Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2358 Solomon RD · Structure no. 000000000210230

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 187 A14-S42
CrossesCreek
Location2358 Solomon RD
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93717, -97.37183
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2011)
Projected traffic558 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Rs 187 A14-S42 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 187 A14-S42 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.