US Bridges

Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2515 Mink RD · Structure no. 000000000210610

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 199 O12-S85
CrossesCreek
Location2515 Mink RD
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96079, -97.11177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2011)
Projected traffic462 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 199 O12-S85 over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rs 199 O12-S85 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 199 O12-S85 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.