US Bridges

Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2640 Fair RD · Structure no. 000000000210300

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 189 G11-S6
CrossesCreek
Location2640 Fair RD
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97925, -97.26028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2011)
Projected traffic970 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 189 G11-S6 over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 189 G11-S6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 189 G11-S6 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.