US Bridges

Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1915 1400 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210460

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 191 S24-E15
CrossesCary Creek
Location1915 1400 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 192
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79832, -97.03559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2011)
Projected traffic828 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 S24-E15 over Cary Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 191 S24-E15 over Cary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.