US Bridges

Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 936 3400 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210270

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 188 I4-E36
CrossesCreek
Location936 3400 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08995, -97.2167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2011)
Projected traffic77 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 188 I4-E36 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.