US Bridges

Rs 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 753 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000210960

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 G16-E53-S 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 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 G16-E53-S
CrossesCreek
Location753 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.908, -97.2497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2011)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1816 G16-E53-S 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 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 G16-E53-S over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.