US Bridges

Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 151 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000210930

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 A15S75E51
CrossesCreek
Location151 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91793, -97.36254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2011)
Projected traffic1,494 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 A15S75E51 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 A15S75E51 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.