US Bridges

Rs 191 L24-E3 over Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1230 1400 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210440

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 191 L24-E3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 191 L24-E3 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 191 L24-E3
CrossesCreek
Location1230 1400 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7986, -97.1627
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2011)
Projected traffic936 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 191 L24-E3 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 191 L24-E3 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 191 L24-E3 over Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 191 L24-E3 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 191 L24-E3 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.