US Bridges

Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1740 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211050

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 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. 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 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 Q13-S3-E4
CrossesCreek
Location1740 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9558, -97.0656
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic1,028 (2011)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 Q13-S3-E4 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.