US Bridges

Rs 187 A11-S9 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2610 Solomon RD · Structure no. 000000000210240

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 187 A11-S9 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 187 A11-S9 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 69 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 187 A11-S9
CrossesCreek
Location2610 Solomon RD
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97429, -97.37142
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 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 rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2011)
Projected traffic414 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 A11-S9 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Rs 187 A11-S9 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 A11-S9 over Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 187 A11-S9 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 187 A11-S9 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.