US Bridges

City Street over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 218 S 8th ST Herington · Structure no. 51230021000HER2

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying City Street over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Street
CrossesCreek
Location218 S 8th ST Herington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66818, -96.95246
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does City Street over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is City Street over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.