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Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 2080 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 000000000211060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 T12-S1-E8
CrossesChapman Creek
Location2080 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97117, -97.00481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2011)
Projected traffic757 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 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman 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 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 T12-S1-E8 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.