US Bridges

Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek

Poor

Dickinson County, Kansas · 900 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000210970

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 H15-E8
CrossesMud Creek
Location900 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92983, -97.22796
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$830,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 H15-E8 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.