US Bridges

Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1560 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211030

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 O14-E6-S07
CrossesCreek
Location1560 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94193, -97.10213
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 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2011)
Projected traffic1,206 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 O14-E6-S07 over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 O14-E6-S07 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.