US Bridges

1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1855 1300 Ave · Structure no. 000210851604680

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1300 Ave (R25-E55)
CrossesCary Creek
Location1855 1300 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78371, -97.04636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary 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 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 Ave (R25-E55) over Cary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.