US Bridges

Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1630 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211040

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1816 P13-S7-E3
CrossesCreek
Location1630 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94736, -97.08822
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2011)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 P13-S7-E3 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.