US Bridges

Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 540 1400 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 191 E24-E4
CrossesHolland Creek
Location540 1400 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79823, -97.28972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic480 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland 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 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 191 E24-E4 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.