US Bridges

Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1878 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211055

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1816 R12-S6-E7
CrossesCreek
Location1878 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9665, -97.04299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2011)
Projected traffic1,260 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 R12-S6-E7 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.