US Bridges

Rs 197 U13-E2 over Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2120 2500 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210590

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 197 U13-E2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 197 U13-E2 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 197 U13-E2
CrossesCreek
Location2120 2500 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95799, -96.99646
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (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 traffic87 (2011)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 197 U13-E2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 197 U13-E2 over 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 197 U13-E2 over Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 197 U13-E2 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 197 U13-E2 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.